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DA05 LVW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 LVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 28 Apr 2019 74,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,120 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tyre walls (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,857 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 60,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,253 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 57,253 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,643 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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DA05 LVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA05 LVW, 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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DA05 LVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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