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DV05 JWE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 JWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,849 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,545 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,596 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,137 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,745 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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DV05 JWE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV05 JWE, 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 DV05 JWE registered?

DV05 JWE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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