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AP05 KUY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint and rear joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking between treads. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking between treads and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 73,812 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,755 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 43,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,292 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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AP05 KUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP05 KUY, 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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AP05 KUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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