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DY05 DVG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 77,047 miles

all four tyres perished

both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 May 2015 71,134 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 71,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 60,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 12 May 2014 60,998 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 44,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding especially at rear

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower left limits

nsf and osf wheels have slight restricter free movement

Pass 26 May 2012 36,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,752 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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DY05 DVG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY05 DVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY05 DVG?

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What year was DY05 DVG registered?

DY05 DVG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DY05 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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