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B7 EVH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,628 mi
Last recorded42,628 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 42,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,554 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 42,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 42,288 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 42,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt dose not retract fully

Fail 26 Oct 2017 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt dose not retract fully

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,537 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2009 14,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,911 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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B7 EVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B7 EVH, 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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What year was B7 EVH registered?

B7 EVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is B7 EVH safe to buy?

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