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CA54 XSR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,174 mi
Last recorded105,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,174 miles

Both rear inner sills/wheel arches corroded.

Exhaust inter to rear silencer flange heavily corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,174 miles

Both rear inner sills/wheel arches corroded.

Exhaust inter to rear silencer flange heavily corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,376 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 96,372 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front chassis legs surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills inner and outer and ends of sills and wheel arches (5.2.6)

all tyre side wall have impact damage ,rips and cuts

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,051 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,038 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,483 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,560 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 63,618 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)

Fail 18 May 2010 51,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 51,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,871 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,509 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,509 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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CA54 XSR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA54 XSR, 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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CA54 XSR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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