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DU05 XEP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 XEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,248 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,596 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY IS UNDER SEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY IS UNDER SEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,023 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,023 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,016 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked advise replacement ASAP

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,810 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,158 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 XEP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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