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CP05 XBB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,821 mi
Last recorded132,821 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,821 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,874 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 120,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,483 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,976 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XBB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

CP05 XBB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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