2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MX05 PAP
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 39,791 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX05 PAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 39,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX05 PAP 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 (MX05 PAP) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MX05 PAP Mileage History
- 28/12/202237,007 mi
- 16/02/202438,521 mi+1,514 mi
- 23/02/202438,524 mi+3 mi
- 16/10/202539,787 mi+1,263 mi
- 21/10/202539,791 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 989 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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