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AJ05 PXZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,379 mi
Last recorded52,379 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 PXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 52,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,835 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s/r sill inner and outer tatty

o/s/r inner and outer sill tatty

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2017 47,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

all brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,271 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,489 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 PXZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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