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AU05 UKT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,872 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 May 2025 73,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 69,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,588 miles

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

O/S REAR SILL PANEL RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 18 Feb 2021 65,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,396 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 40,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,635 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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AU05 UKT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AU05 UKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU05 UKT?

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What year was AU05 UKT registered?

AU05 UKT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 UKT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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