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EX05 DJV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing Bolt Too Short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Locking Device Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 111,681 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))

Pass 22 May 2020 109,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 105,008 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 105,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 97,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,418 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,606 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,338 miles

evidence of leaking at osr caliper

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,627 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,111 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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EX05 DJV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EX05 DJV, 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 EX05 DJV registered?

EX05 DJV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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