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DY05 XZZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 XZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,494 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,706 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,706 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,769 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 65,958 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

os ear tyre on limit rear brake discs corroded and brake area seriously reduced

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,293 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,293 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear discs wporn front pads on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 45,789 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc inner surfaces corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,784 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,803 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 27,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake imbalance front brake pads 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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DY05 XZZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DY05 XZZ, 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 DY05 XZZ registered?

DY05 XZZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 XZZ safe to buy?

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