MAZDA MX-5 NB05OCR has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,486 miles 8 months ago on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 08:52.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

NB05OCR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202681,486 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 202421ST JUNE 202580,456 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 202321ST JUNE 202479,480 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Side Of Vehicle And Components Heavily Coated In Underseal
  2. ADVISORY - Inner And Outer Sills Corroded
FAILED19TH JUNE 202379,480 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch Behind O/s/ Head Lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Side Of Vehicle And Components Heavily Coated In Underseal
  3. ADVISORY - Inner And Outer Sills Corroded
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20212ND SEPTEMBER 202278,054 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body Covered In Large Amounts Of Underseal
PASSED8TH JULY 20207TH JULY 202177,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH JULY 202077,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. PRS - Brake Fluid Significantly Below Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20181ST JANUARY 202074,957 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20171ST JANUARY 201972,841 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 20161ST JANUARY 201868,030 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 20151ST JANUARY 201757,275 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20151ST JANUARY 2016
FAILED2ND JANUARY 201543,941 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED6TH MAY 201428TH MAY 201543,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED29TH MAY 201328TH MAY 201439,956 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 20122ND MAY 201337,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED3RD MAY 20112ND MAY 201233,184 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 201029TH APRIL 201128,912 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 200929TH APRIL 201023,646 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 200829TH APRIL 200918,876 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NB05OCR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

NB05OCR MOT Comments

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NB05OCR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,486 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,074 miles

NB05OCR FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration NB05OCR was manufactured on Friday 29th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 81,486 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,074 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NB05OCR has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 11 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does NB05OCR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 NB05OCR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NB05OCR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 NB05OCR does have Tax. Read more

When does NB05OCR Tax expire?

The current Tax for NB05OCR will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does NB05OCR MOT expire?

The current MOT for NB05OCR will expire in 4 months on Saturday 26th September 2026. Read more

When did NB05OCR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NB05OCR was on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 08:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NB05OCR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for NB05OCR we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has NB05OCR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for NB05OCR we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NB05OCR?

NB05OCR is registered as a 2005 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has NB05OCR done?

The odometer reading for NB05OCR at the last MOT in September 2025 was 81,486 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,074 miles per year. Read more

How old is NB05OCR?

The vehicle NB05OCR was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th April 2005. Read more

What colour is NB05OCR?

The official colour of NB05OCR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does NB05OCR have?

NB05OCR has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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