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AU05 UKX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,065 mi
Last recorded58,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,626 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condition of wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,898 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 15,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,609 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 UKX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UKX, 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

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What year was AU05 UKX registered?

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

Is AU05 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 UKX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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