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AV55 NNU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,176 mi
Last recorded144,176 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 144,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside seat-belt slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 144,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside seat-belt slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,488 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 137,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,237 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 130,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,886 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,570 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 8 Oct 2015 79,305 miles

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2009 36,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AV55 NNU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV55 NNU, 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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AV55 NNU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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