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CV55 KJU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 12 Jan 2016 50,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,775 miles

nsf tyre side walls starting to split/crack

nsr asnd osr inner sills corroded through

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,775 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf tyre side walls starting to split/crack

nsr asnd osr inner sills corroded through

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

BAD ENGINE KNOCK

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,601 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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CV55 KJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 CV55 KJU, 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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CV55 KJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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