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AO05 LZB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,558 mi
Last recorded75,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,937 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,008 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,478 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 28,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,982 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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AO05 LZB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 LZB, 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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What year was AO05 LZB registered?

AO05 LZB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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