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CX05 XRV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,325 mi
Last recorded96,325 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all suspension components corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,191 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch and inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch and inner sill corroded

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside SILL CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2020 85,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on both outer sills and floors

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills and floors

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,784 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,994 miles

front and rear service brake discs discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing to edge

rear tyres wearing to edge

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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CX05 XRV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CX05 XRV, 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 CX05 XRV registered?

CX05 XRV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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