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DV05 WGX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 91,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 89,850 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 89,741 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer joining flange corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,007 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,002 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,219 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,778 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,471 miles

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,470 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2013 62,389 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,602 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are pitted on the inner face

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front and rear discs slightly pitted due to vehicle being stood.

advise front pads approx 4mm thick.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,976 miles

advise front and rear discs slightly pitted due to vehicle being stood.

advise front pads approx 4mm thick.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,391 miles

front tyres feathered

rear tyres wearing low

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 WGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WGX, 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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DV05 WGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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