2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EF05 XNW
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2005. Recorded mileage 77,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1839cc
EF05 XNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 77,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EF05 XNW Mileage History
- 14/09/202264,748 mi
- 27/09/202264,748 mi
- 07/10/202368,647 mi+3,899 mi
- 30/09/202472,554 mi+3,907 mi
- 06/10/202577,639 mi+5,085 mi
Average of roughly 4,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 XNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (EF05 XNW) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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