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CT55 DXX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle underbody is very rusty.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle underbody is very rusty.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,978 miles

Front and rear subframes rusty and in poor condition.

Front suspension components rusted and in poor condition.

Rear suspension components very rusty and in poor condition.

Vehicle underbody rusted.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,977 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear subframes rusty and in poor condition.

Front suspension components rusted and in poor condition.

Rear suspension components very rusty and in poor condition.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,929 miles

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs very badly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs very badly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,726 miles

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

Widespread corrosion underside

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Widespread corrosion underside

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,555 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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CT55 DXX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CT55 DXX, 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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CT55 DXX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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