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CU05 NKG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,051 mi
Last recorded68,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,051 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2018 67,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,699 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

chassis and suspension components light corrosion

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

chassis and suspension components light corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 60,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,262 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,066 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,908 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,454 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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CU05 NKG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU05 NKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 NKG registered?

CU05 NKG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CU05 NKG safe to buy?

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