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CX05 XSD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 96,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,847 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,460 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,892 miles

general corrosion underneath and on suspension components

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads appear low

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,890 miles

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

general corrosion underneath and on suspension components

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads appear low

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,840 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,078 miles

all brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

offside rear antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 48,548 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,457 miles

front tyres slightly perished

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,972 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2011 35,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads worn low & disc poor on inside

o/s/rear tyre perished

rear pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn to 2 mm on edges of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,663 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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CX05 XSD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 CX05 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

CX05 XSD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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