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DF05 BZV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,190 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 95,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 95,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 92,983 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 92,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,186 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack, undertray fitted (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 80,128 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack, undertray fitted (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,466 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

various areas of underside corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,454 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,683 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 63,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,899 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 36,899 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,411 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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DF05 BZV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF05 BZV, 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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DF05 BZV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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