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AX05 AVZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,712 mi
Last recorded34,712 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 33,929 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 33,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,624 miles

Corrosion appearing underneath

Front brake disc's rusty, possibly due to standing? monitor after use

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,572 miles

Both front wheel archs slightly rusty

Corrosion appearind underneath on arms, chassic etc

Fail 9 Jun 2023 33,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front wheel archs slightly rusty

Corrosion appearind underneath on arms, chassic etc

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,341 miles

Nearside Front and both rear tyres perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,959 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 32,943 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort less than offside rear advise further investigation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroding and swept areas reduced advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body steering brakes and suspension corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,178 miles

Nearside Front age cracking

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

Nearside Rear age cracking

Offside Rear age cracking

under body brakes steering and suspension heavily corrodeing surface rust

Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake is low effort just pass

all tyres are age cracking

under body and steering ,suspension ,brake parts has lots of surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,731 miles

all road wheels starting to corrode

hand brake effort only just made minimum effort of 16% n/s/r less effort (some imbalance) advise further investigation

tyres just starting to age crack

underbody. steering. suspension. and brake parts has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

n/s/r drake disc outer swept area reduced

Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,503 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

n/s/r drake disc outer swept area reduced

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,507 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc starting to corrode on the edges

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excess movement in n/s/r brake caliper fulcrum lever

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc starting to corrode on the edges

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,056 miles

all tyres wearing close to limit and splitting and perishing

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 10 May 2011 19,513 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,918 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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AX05 AVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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