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AO05 TCJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,563 mi
Last recorded137,563 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 137,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside outer sills weak at rear

Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside outer sills weak at rear

Pass 9 Feb 2021 126,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 126,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,935 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Outer side wall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded on top layer.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Outer side wall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded on top layer.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,684 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,684 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,463 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,011 miles

both rear sills becoming corroded

centre exhaust becoming deteriorated

nearside rear brake pads becoming worn

offside rear tyre becoming cracked & worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,064 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate loose

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate loose

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 19 Mar 2013 55,560 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

crack in centre section of exhaust

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front registration plate loose

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,560 miles

crack in centre section of exhaust

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front registration plate loose

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,681 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low 4-6000 miles

oil on minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,681 miles

front brake pads starting to get low 4-6000 miles

oil on minimum

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,137 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 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TCJ, 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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AO05 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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