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DU05 XEH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 XEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2020 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 120,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,803 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,907 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint All four. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both OSR & NSR. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both OSR & NSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,753 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,951 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,177 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 71,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,437 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,862 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,236 miles

stone chip on drivers side windscreen

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 XEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU05 XEH, 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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DU05 XEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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