2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SB05 VYC
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/06/2005. Recorded mileage 103,785 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1839cc
SB05 VYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 103,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB05 VYC Mileage History
- 25/04/202398,480 mi
- 09/05/202398,485 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/2024100,017 mi+1,532 mi
- 09/01/2025100,030 mi+13 mi
- 07/01/2026103,785 mi+3,755 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB05 VYC 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 (SB05 VYC) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 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 (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot corroded/hold (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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