BU05 YTJ

2005 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1349 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 April 2016
Last recorded mileage
38,342 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Mazda has 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 38,342 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,502 miles per year, with a notable spike of 24,342 miles between Jan 2012 and Jan 2013.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm failures and advisories (Jan 2012, Jan 2013, Jan 2014).
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories (Mar 2008, Jan 2014) escalating to failures.
  • Recurring brake pad wear advisories (Jan 2012, Mar 2015) escalating to failures.
  • Major failure for Offside Front Lower Suspension arm excessive play (Jan 2013).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 38,342 mi PASSJan 2009: 44,182 mi PASSJan 2010: 64,811 mi PASSJan 2011: 87,139 mi FAILJan 2011: 87,140 mi PASSJan 2012: 110,592 mi PASSJan 2013: 134,934 mi FAILJan 2013: 135,102 mi PASSJan 2014: 151,922 mi FAILJan 2014: 151,922 mi PASSMar 2015: 159,219 mi FAILApr 2015: 159,225 mi PASS159k99k38kMar 2008Apr 2015

MOT test history — 8/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 38,342 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2009 PASS 44,182 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 64,811 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 FAIL 87,139 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
Jan 2011 PASS 87,140 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
Jan 2012 PASS 110,592 mi
ADVISORY Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2013 FAIL 134,934 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2013 PASS 135,102 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2014 FAIL 151,922 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED High level centre stop light not working
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Jan 2014 PASS 151,922 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED High level centre stop light not working
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Mar 2015 FAIL 159,219 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2015 PASS 159,225 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak

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