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EF05 XOC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,326 mi
Last recorded109,326 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sills rusty

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on the outside edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on the outside edge

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

Rear sills rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2019 107,904 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sills rusty

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on the outside edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on the outside edge

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

Rear sills rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,764 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2017 96,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 70,756 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills

Pass 31 May 2013 63,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 40,275 miles

front disc rusty on insides

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,509 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

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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EF05 XOC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF05 XOC, 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 EF05 XOC registered?

EF05 XOC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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