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G686 TBD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

212,156 mi
Last recorded212,156 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 212,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 209,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 207,411 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 205,517 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 205,447 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 202,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 201,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 201,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 198,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 194,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 191,202 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 186,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 179,545 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 171,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 167,237 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 163,055 miles

all ball joint and both track rod end rubbers split

Pass 12 May 2008 149,059 miles

ball joint and trackrod end rubbers split

rear plastic panel broken

Pass 22 Aug 2007 141,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 130,135 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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G686 TBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G686 TBD, 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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G686 TBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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