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CP05 PHJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,574 mi
Last recorded66,574 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,574 miles

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front under bonnet corroded

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,574 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside & Offside arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front under bonnet corroded

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2021 66,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength D bush mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength D bush mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframe and suspension has corrosion.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,544 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust flange corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,809 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded. rear brake discs corroded.

Headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak.

Unable to find switch, or open fuel cap cover, to inspect fuel cap/rubber seal.

o/s/f wheel binding.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 46,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,296 miles

both front tyres split/perrished in tread area

offside front tyre low air presure

Fail 7 Jul 2012 33,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres split/perrished in tread area

offside front tyre low air presure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,974 miles

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,086 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,645 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs and rear brake discs rusty

nearside front wiper blade small splits advise

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,659 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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CP05 PHJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP05 PHJ, 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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CP05 PHJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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