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CP05 RGV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,883 miles

4 jacking points under sills corroded And holed

Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,883 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

4 jacking points under sills corroded And holed

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,920 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 42,488 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,762 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 38,963 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 38,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,465 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 33,796 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,215 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise f/r brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,861 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)

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 RGV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGV, 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 CP05 RGV registered?

CP05 RGV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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