Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FD05 VEK

FD05 VEK

2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/07/2005. Recorded mileage 78,569 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2005 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
78,569 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1597cc

FD05 VEK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
  • 78,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FD05 VEK Mileage History

  1. 13/03/202470,869 mi
  2. 03/05/202470,911 mi+42 mi
  3. 25/07/202575,566 mi+4,655 mi
  4. 25/07/202575,566 mi
  5. 22/07/202678,569 mi+3,003 mi

Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FD05 VEK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 12:31
MOT Analysis

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 (FD05 VEK) between March 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lack of pe”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lack of pen”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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