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DG05 UOJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,626 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,926 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,014 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 52,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,822 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 40,822 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,471 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 35,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,668 miles

all four tyres perishing o/s/r on legal limit

Pass 7 May 2008 20,649 miles

o/s rear Number plate lamp lens missing, bulb works

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 UOJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

DG05 UOJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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