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DU05 UAF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings corroding

underside starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2021 71,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings corroding

underside starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,913 miles

general under body corrosion.

n.s.r tyre very close to legal limit.

unable to inspect inner rear brake pads.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,052 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,989 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,765 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2009 35,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,370 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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DU05 UAF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU05 UAF, 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 DU05 UAF registered?

DU05 UAF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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