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DN05 VNU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,502 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion in rear arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 76,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear joiner to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to nearside rear slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,884 miles

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

slight corrossion / rust to rear wheel arch`s

slight corrossion to rear inner cills

Fail 16 Sep 2023 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed banjo bolt rubbing / fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted banjo bolt rubbing / fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed banjo bolt rubbing / fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted banjo bolt rubbing / fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground earth cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts earth cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrossion / rust to rear wheel arch`s

slight corrossion to rear inner cills

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,686 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,170 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,390 miles

both nearside and offside sill starting to corrode

both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,319 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,450 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

all four tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 57,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres are low on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,286 miles

Traces of engine oil under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,186 miles

Nearside 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 VNU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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