2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · NB05 FUN
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 59,486 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB05 FUN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 59,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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NB05 FUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (NB05 FUN) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
NB05 FUN Mileage History
- 31/08/202248,384 mi
- 12/09/202349,462 mi+1,078 mi
- 18/09/202457,354 mi+7,892 mi
- 15/09/202559,486 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 3,649 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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