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2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M261 BHK

M261 BHK

2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/01/2005. Recorded mileage 225,534 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/10/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
225,534 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1839cc

M261 BHK Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2022
  • 225,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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M261 BHK Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2021208,235 mi
  2. 20/10/2022225,534 mi+17,299 mi

Average of roughly 17,709 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

M261 BHK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (M261 BHK) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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