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DS05 USF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 USF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 131,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,712 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

under-side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,148 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre worn uneven down to wear indicators

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,139 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,221 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,764 miles

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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DS05 USF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS05 USF, 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 DS05 USF registered?

DS05 USF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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