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ET54 OEL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,897 mi
Last recorded45,897 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,897 miles

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS and OS outer sills corroding slightly soft when inspected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 40,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,052 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,969 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 31,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,700 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 15,244 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 12,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,291 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 9,291 miles

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

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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ET54 OEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ET54 OEL, 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 ET54 OEL registered?

ET54 OEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is ET54 OEL safe to buy?

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