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AO05 XVX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,193 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. area of inner anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. area of inner anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,564 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,748 miles

Rear sections of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,272 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,474 miles

all four tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 13 May 2009 16,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AO05 XVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 XVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 XVX registered?

AO05 XVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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