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DN05 UGM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 79,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,937 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 77,937 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,678 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (Chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,510 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,684 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,493 miles

Offside Front 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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DN05 UGM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN05 UGM, 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 DN05 UGM registered?

DN05 UGM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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