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CE05 OGA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,993 mi
Last recorded79,993 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,993 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear battery floor rusty

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All Four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 76,146 miles

Emissions not tested Due to bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center box and tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,279 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded,corrosion on sills,underside of vehicle generally corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,657 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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded,corrosion on sillls.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded,corrosion on sillls.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,879 miles

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

corrosion on o/s sill

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,873 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion on o/s sill

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,269 miles

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,747 miles

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 1 May 2013 39,959 miles

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

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

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

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

adv corrosion on centre and rear exhaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2010 26,848 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 26,848 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,199 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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CE05 OGA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE05 OGA, 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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CE05 OGA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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