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AJ05 PYB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,750 mi
Last recorded128,750 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 128,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 118,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting rotted of the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,574 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front chassis corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,427 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shields corroded and insecure.

O2 sensor wiring insecure.

Slightly long hand brake lever travel.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg top side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor within 30cm of seat mount, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe heat shields corroded and insecure.

O2 sensor wiring insecure.

Slightly long hand brake lever travel.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,318 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,668 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 82,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,796 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake disc inner surface corroded /worn

n/ s/ f tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake disc inner surface corroded /worn

n/ s/ f tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,609 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,997 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,294 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISY ON ROTATION

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R ANTIROLL BAR BUSH

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,252 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 PYB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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