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AO55 EUW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,434 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 96,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,710 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 89,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,621 miles

advised slight play rear suspension roll bar drop links

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,832 miles

front and rear suspension arms and inner rear sill rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension arms and inner rear sill rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear suspension arms, rear inner sills rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,140 miles

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 23 Oct 2013 75,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,270 miles

exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,277 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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AO55 EUW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO55 EUW, 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 AO55 EUW registered?

AO55 EUW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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