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CE05 VGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,104 mi
Last recorded50,104 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,263 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 35,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 29,368 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,957 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 VGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGU, 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 CE05 VGU registered?

CE05 VGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 VGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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