2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YH05 VKB
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,829 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH05 VKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 90,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YH05 VKB Mileage History
- 13/04/202384,378 mi
- 18/04/202384,378 mi
- 17/04/202487,811 mi+3,433 mi
- 19/05/202589,157 mi+1,346 mi
- 23/04/202690,829 mi+1,672 mi
Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH05 VKB 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 (YH05 VKB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear sections blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
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