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AO05 TBZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 75,065 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 75,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,824 miles

General surface corrosion of suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2021 73,610 miles

General surface corrosion of suspension components and underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 May 2021 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion of suspension components and underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2020 73,275 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner & outer rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,801 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode at rear

Both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2018 69,476 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode at rear

Rear sub frame mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2017 66,811 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cracking on inner tyrewall (4.1.E.1)

Outer sills starting to corrode at rear

Slight cracking both front tyre treads

Pass 10 May 2016 63,853 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low approx. 3mm

Slight corrosion rear of both outer sills

Pass 12 May 2015 59,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,650 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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AO05 TBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 AO05 TBZ, 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 AO05 TBZ registered?

AO05 TBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is AO05 TBZ safe to buy?

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