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DN54 ZWB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ZWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round rear as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corroded under vehicle some components

Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round rear as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corroded under vehicle some components

Pass 6 May 2022 88,707 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 84,877 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 84,877 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,606 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 82,439 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr outer body sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,564 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,689 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,021 miles

offside rear outter sill corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,021 miles

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

offside rear outter sill corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side & near side front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,736 miles

Damage to offside door,mirror & sill panel.

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN54 ZWB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN54 ZWB, 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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DN54 ZWB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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