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EF05 YOM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,022 mi
Last recorded175,022 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 175,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 167,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 162,560 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides at front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 162,560 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides at front (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2018 162,448 miles

both front inner wings (inside front, of front wheel arches) starting to corrode.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 155,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 149,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to rear section. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 144,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,576 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 117,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2010 117,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 108,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YOM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF05 YOM, 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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EF05 YOM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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