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EA55 VZK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,137 miles

advise condition of o/s front coil spring

advise very slight leak from o/s rear shock

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 26,213 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 26,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 23,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,914 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 15,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 8,917 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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EA55 VZK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA55 VZK, 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 EA55 VZK registered?

EA55 VZK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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