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EO05 XHX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,185 miles

Corrosion to underbody

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,185 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 79,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,737 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,108 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,108 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,776 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sat nav mount in lower off side of screen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,897 miles

Sat nav mount in lower off side of screen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,636 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,226 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,380 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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EO05 XHX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO05 XHX, 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 EO05 XHX registered?

EO05 XHX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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