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DS05 USH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,113 mi
Last recorded34,113 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,113 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 34,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 33,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,226 miles

all brake discs in poor condition ,,both rear sills corroded and under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,709 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition and both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both front brake discs in poor condition and both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,870 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 27,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,473 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 16,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,159 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 USH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS05 USH, 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 USH registered?

DS05 USH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is DS05 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 USH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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