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AJ05 PXY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,662 mi
Last recorded79,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 PXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills are starting to corrode

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,411 miles

numbers of areas of rust apparent underside of chassis, sills inner front and rear, and suspension components front and rear arms and sub frames.

Fail 22 Apr 2020 75,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres split from perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

numbers of areas of rust apparent underside of chassis, sills inner front and rear, and suspension components front and rear arms and sub frames.

Pass 1 May 2019 73,547 miles

lots of surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,547 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 71,045 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,108 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,437 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front chassis rails near anti-roll bar brackets corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front chassis rails near anti-roll bar brackets corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn + slightly pitted inner faces

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 43,884 miles

rear brake pads low appox 30000 miles

Pass 5 May 2011 35,603 miles

BRAKES ; Front brakes holding slightly.

EXHAUST ; System lightly deteriated.

HAND / PARK BRAKE ; Travel to be checked or adjusted however acceptable by MOT Test requirements.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,202 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AJ05 PXY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 PXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 PXY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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