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DG05 NKE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 136,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,733 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,485 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,724 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,724 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,596 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 107,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,497 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,497 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,348 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,394 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,113 miles

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

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 NKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NKE, 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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DG05 NKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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