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EF54 ZBO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,183 mi
Last recorded96,183 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,183 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT DROP LINK PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,173 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT DROP LINK PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,478 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front surface corrosion ,inner sills top, shocker mounts

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear top and bottom suspension arms,front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,outer sills,o/s n/s inner rear sills,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust,

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear top and bottom suspension arms,front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,outer sills,o/s n/s inner rear sills,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust,

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,032 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,032 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,143 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,470 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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EF54 ZBO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF54 ZBO, 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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EF54 ZBO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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