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DA05 XHW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise rear joint corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise both sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,780 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components,chassis rails and rear outer sills rusty

front end plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2022 67,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,485 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 67,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (next to securing mount) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated next to cill edge (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes at exposed ends next to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

all joints on the exhaust system very corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,024 miles

all four brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front wipers torn

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 May 2013 50,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,425 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 XHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHW, 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 DA05 XHW registered?

DA05 XHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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