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EF05 XOO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,046 mi
Last recorded124,046 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,046 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,583 miles

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,916 miles

Windscreen wipers judder slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,004 miles

both front tyres perishing but advise replacing the offside front....195/50R15

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,956 miles

all discs very rusty car been standing

both front tyres showing age cracks

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

windscreen stone chipped o/s area

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,528 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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 XOO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

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

Is EF05 XOO safe to buy?

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