MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine under tray corroded
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
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack, undertray fitted (2.3.3b)
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brake disc slightly scored
various areas of underside corrosion
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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