2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · YG05 YLO
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 75,146 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG05 YLO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2023
- 75,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG05 YLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (YG05 YLO) between October 2008 and October 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YG05 YLO Mileage History
- 08/10/200836,148 mi
- 08/10/200836,148 mi
- 19/10/200941,653 mi+5,505 mi
- 03/10/201153,042 mi+11,389 mi
- 03/10/201153,042 mi
- 03/10/201257,903 mi+4,861 mi
- 12/10/201257,926 mi+23 mi
- 08/10/201363,224 mi+5,298 mi
- 13/10/201467,420 mi+4,196 mi
- 15/10/201467,427 mi+7 mi
- 27/01/201670,670 mi+3,243 mi
- 27/01/201670,670 mi
- 19/12/201672,720 mi+2,050 mi
- 22/12/201672,721 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/201875,096 mi+2,375 mi
- 11/05/201875,096 mi
- 14/10/202375,146 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 2,597 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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