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EK05 CXN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,472 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Nearside and offside rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side No response offside (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion to chassis sections nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside and offside outer sills excessively corroded, nearside being the worse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 84,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,410 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 53,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,534 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 5 Mar 2008 25,534 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)

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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EK05 CXN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK05 CXN, 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 EK05 CXN registered?

EK05 CXN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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