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DX05 XHB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,145 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,117 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,072 miles

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 64,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,015 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,220 miles

N/s and o/s inner front to rear sill corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s and o/s inner front to rear sill corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,189 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,313 miles

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

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

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

all discs slightly pitted

brake check

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,064 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,088 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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DX05 XHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc 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 DX05 XHB, 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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DX05 XHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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