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EX05 VBO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,514 mi
Last recorded34,514 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,514 miles

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

Some Outer Sills & O/S/Front Corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2022 34,467 miles

Some Outer Sills & O/S/Front Corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,421 miles

Some Outer Sills & O/S/Front Corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 34,192 miles

some outer sills and o/s/front corosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,073 miles

rear outer sills and some front corosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,686 miles

some corosion o/s/front , and rear outer sills

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,309 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 26,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blaades deteriorated. advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,800 miles

wiper blaades deteriorated. advise replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,334 miles

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 22,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,039 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,797 miles

all tyres cracked in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2009 14,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,404 miles

deep scratch on the n/s front wing

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 VBO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX05 VBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 VBO registered?

EX05 VBO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VBO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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