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DG05 LRZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 73,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 69,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,824 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 67,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 66,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2017 65,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 64,234 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut but not deep enough to show plys or cords

Pass 18 May 2015 60,692 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 56,681 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 47,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,091 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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DG05 LRZ 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 88.9%.

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 DG05 LRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LRZ registered?

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

Is DG05 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LRZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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