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AP05 LPL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 81,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres are perrished and cracked. also wearing low.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres are perrished and cracked. also wearing low.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,305 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,932 miles

Exhaust system is generally corroded

Nearside rear inner sill end slightly corroded

Offside rear inner sill end slightly corroded

Rear suspension bed and arms are corroded

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,212 miles

advised front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,899 miles

advised both front tyres low 3mm

advised front discs slight corrosion on inside edge

advised osr tyre 3mm tread

advised slight binding osr brake

Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,849 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advised both front tyres low 3mm

advised front discs slight corrosion on inside edge

advised osr tyre 3mm tread

advised slight binding osr brake

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,893 miles

advised slight corrosion on inside face of discs

Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,288 miles

advised corrosion osf nsf brake discs

Fail 20 Jun 2008 20,288 miles

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

advised corrosion osf nsf brake discs

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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AP05 LPL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP05 LPL, 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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AP05 LPL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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