2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GV05 VXR
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 86,095 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 VXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 86,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 VXR 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 (GV05 VXR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GV05 VXR Mileage History
- 16/05/202481,875 mi
- 13/06/202582,571 mi+696 mi
- 19/06/202582,575 mi+4 mi
- 23/05/202686,095 mi+3,520 mi
- 28/05/202686,095 mi
Average of roughly 2,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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