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AK55 XVJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,433 mi
Last recorded110,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,055 miles

nearside front tyre cuts+wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

sills+floor corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,489 miles

cuts in tyres,brakes slight binding,brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,379 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre,slight play in link rod joints

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,892 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,both rear tyres wearing in middle

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,687 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

brake discs wearing

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

brake discs wearing

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,916 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,284 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,907 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs in poor condition on inner side

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 XVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 XVJ, 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 XVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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