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YC55 OTZ

2005 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX578,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 OTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear end plate pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear end plate pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,088 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 70,088 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,175 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,089 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,535 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,387 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,733 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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YC55 OTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 78,395 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC55 OTZ registered?

YC55 OTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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