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G556 YDV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,628 miles

Offside front suspension arm ball joint dust boots deteriorating

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,974 miles

Front suspension arm dust boots starting to deteriorate

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Rear exhaust section deteriorating and leaking slightly

Vehicle has been modified from standard on suspension and drive train components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,132 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp

petrol cap seal starting to perish

shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,131 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit and starting to perish

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 76,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit and starting to perish

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,254 miles

Front tyres starting to perish and getting low on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,687 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,533 miles

dust boots on front ball joints starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2006 72,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 72,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G556 YDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G556 YDV, 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 G556 YDV registered?

G556 YDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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