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AX05 AVY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,156 mi
Last recorded90,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2026 90,148 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 79,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

brake fluid getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 65,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 65,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,193 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,537 miles

Rear tyres are close to wear bars.

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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AX05 AVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX05 AVY, 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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AX05 AVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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