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AJ55 UUP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,503 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,408 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,402 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of wheel arch /sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of wheel arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes starting to bind

both rear sub-frame stabilizer bars corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,474 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust is corrodedon off side front

rear suspention is corroded and suspention arems

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyers are worn on inside edges and starting to wear unevenly

front exhaust is corrodedon off side front

rear suspention is corroded and suspention arems

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,030 miles

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

slight brake bind from offside rear & offside front

Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake bind from offside rear & offside front

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,611 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 52,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,488 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 49,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,608 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

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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AJ55 UUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ55 UUP, 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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AJ55 UUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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