2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S99 PBR
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 94,790 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S99 PBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 94,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S99 PBR Mileage History
- 15/09/202386,144 mi
- 02/09/202490,209 mi+4,065 mi
- 17/09/202592,211 mi+2,002 mi
- 15/09/202694,789 mi+2,578 mi
- 16/09/202694,790 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S99 PBR 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 (S99 PBR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Registration plate missing unable to see clearly sitting on dashboard (0.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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