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DG05 AMX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 80,631 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Rusty (outer face)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,065 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Rusty (outer face)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,016 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

N/S/R Brake Disc Rusty (Outer Face)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S And N/S Rear Outer Sills Corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,445 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,212 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,436 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,649 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

neraside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG05 AMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG05 AMX, 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 DG05 AMX registered?

DG05 AMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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