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DX05 XXM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,126 mi
Last recorded31,126 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side front discs sligtly pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,126 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side front discs sligtly pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,271 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 15,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,314 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 XXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XXM, 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 DX05 XXM registered?

DX05 XXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DX05 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 XXM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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