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CA05 PXF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 131,558 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 131,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,577 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Fail 9 Dec 2021 128,569 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,969 miles

heavy underseal under vehicle

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2020 124,969 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy underseal under vehicle

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

could not fully inspect due to underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,797 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 116,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 108,710 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 108,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,136 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer faces

Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,048 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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CA05 PXF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA05 PXF, 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 CA05 PXF registered?

CA05 PXF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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