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AK55 MVD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S Lower rear inner and outer of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S rear inner and outer of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Full exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Full underbody corroded including front and rear subframes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Under Body Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 69,162 miles

corroded n s r and o s r bottom of sill

Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi has a rub mark but not weakened (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbing on wheel slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Suspension components rusty condition

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,722 miles

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,575 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 43,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50r15v28 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has small splits in outer sidewall

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,319 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,610 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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AK55 MVD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK55 MVD, 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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AK55 MVD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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