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DE05 AXJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust gas leak, rear silencer

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seal corroded/damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2023 106,505 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust gas leak, rear silencer

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seal corroded/damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,331 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,741 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 75,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 69,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 65,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 54,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,860 miles

Oil leak

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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DE05 AXJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE05 AXJ, 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 DE05 AXJ registered?

DE05 AXJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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