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CEZ 9538

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,702 mi
Last recorded61,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 9538
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,702 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 61,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner quarter (multiple) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (inner wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,340 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 60,338 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear sill ends surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 56,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear sill ends surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,953 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 48,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 48,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 45,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased with copper grease

Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

all brake pipes greased with copper grease

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,526 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)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,036 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,417 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 11 Sep 2009 13,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 13,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 8,652 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp alignment o.k high level motor inoperative offside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,652 miles

headlamp alignment o.k high level motor inoperative offside

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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CEZ 9538 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CEZ 9538, 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 CEZ 9538 registered?

CEZ 9538 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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