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G10 MXV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,117 mi
Last recorded71,117 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 71,117 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 63,552 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,495 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front surface corrosion to subframe

Nearside Front Inner corrosion to chassis behind front strut

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch into boot holes and heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside boot floor hole and heavy corrosion

Offside Front Inner corrosion behind front strut

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed and heavy corrosion, at the bottom of A pillar but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear heavy surface corrosion and swelling in prescribed areas to underbody and suspension arms and component's

Fail 29 Apr 2021 54,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front surface corrosion to subframe

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch into boot holes and heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside boot floor hole and heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed and heavy corrosion, at the bottom of A pillar but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear heavy surface corrosion and swelling in prescribed areas to underbody and suspension arms and component's

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and scaling (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and scaling (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,165 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,671 miles

both windscreen wiper blade rubbers have split but still wipe screen

Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,030 miles

Offside Front slight split in wiper rubber

Fail 17 Mar 2017 45,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened has broke away at lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front slight split in wiper rubber

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,515 miles

f/o/s wheel slightly binding

front brake discs corroded inside edge

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,495 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs have surface corrosion to inside and slight pitting.

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension and rear shocker bodies.

slight brake bind to both rear wheels when checking bearings.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil below bottom marker

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,999 miles

slight surface corrosion and pitting to front disc inner face.

surface corrosion to metal brake pipe nearside rear going to flexi pipe.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,296 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,249 miles

slight damage to o/s/front tyre sidewall

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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G10 MXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G10 MXV, 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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G10 MXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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