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DG05 TSU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,259 mi
Last recorded88,259 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,666 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's in very poor condition, strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion Pitted Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,712 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted

nsr outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,961 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rusting.

Both rear lower suspension arms rusting.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear sill area rusting.

Parts of the exhaust deteriorating.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms rusting.

Both rear lower suspension arms rusting.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear sill area rusting.

Parts of the exhaust deteriorating.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,808 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,808 miles

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,760 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake pads 60% worn

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,263 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to floor pan

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,354 miles

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

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,354 miles

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,074 miles

o/s wiper blade split

slight binding front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,373 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 TSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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