2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · ML05 RYB
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 63,426 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 RYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2025
- 63,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 RYB 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 (ML05 RYB) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted reg plate holder broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
ML05 RYB Mileage History
- 31/03/202256,233 mi
- 14/03/202358,498 mi+2,265 mi
- 06/03/202461,238 mi+2,740 mi
- 06/03/202461,238 mi
- 01/04/202563,426 mi+2,188 mi
Average of roughly 2,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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