2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · RF05 NGV
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 70,427 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF05 NGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 70,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RF05 NGV Mileage History
- 04/08/202266,621 mi
- 26/03/202470,233 mi+3,612 mi
- 26/06/202570,233 mi
- 03/06/202670,414 mi+181 mi
- 22/06/202670,427 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF05 NGV 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 (RF05 NGV) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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