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CP05 RXL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,013 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front floor corroded

front & rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,013 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front floor corroded

front & rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,409 miles

Corrosion started on both sides, rear inner sills

Corrosion started on both sills

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 111,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Corrosion started on both sides, rear inner sills

Corrosion started on both sills

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 104,264 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 104,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 96,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box to pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 54,569 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 46,235 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,749 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,749 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,372 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,595 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 RXL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP05 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

CP05 RXL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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