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DE05 PUA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 PUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,296 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 76,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 76,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,830 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED ALOT MIDDLE BOX CRACKED

Nearside Rear PADS LOOK LOW CAN NOT SEE FULLY

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN

Offside Front LOWER SHOCK BUSH CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Rear SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING

UNDER SIDE CAR AND SUSPENSION ARMS AND CHASSIC CORRODED ALOT

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,829 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED FROM O/S/R TO N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED ALOT MIDDLE BOX CRACKED

Nearside Rear PADS LOOK LOW CAN NOT SEE FULLY

Offside Front LOWER SHOCK BUSH CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Rear SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING

UNDER SIDE CAR AND SUSPENSION ARMS AND CHASSIC CORRODED ALOT

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,676 miles

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

both front tyres low and perishing

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,202 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,202 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 44,650 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 27,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,823 miles

off side rear lamp cracked

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 PUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE05 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

DE05 PUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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