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AP05 EUN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,142 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,612 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,467 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,465 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,736 miles

Front both headlight aims on lower limits

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded just out side prescribed area also shows signs of corrosion around the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer mounting corroded may REQUIRE ATTENTION IN FUTURE

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,734 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front both headlight aims on lower limits

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded just out side prescribed area also shows signs of corrosion around the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer mounting corroded may REQUIRE ATTENTION IN FUTURE

front and rear brake pads show wear

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 44,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,143 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,077 miles

metal p.a.s pipes from steering rack to p.a.s pump slightly corroded

near side front tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,228 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 26,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 12,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,290 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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AP05 EUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 EUN, 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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AP05 EUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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