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AP54 TNV

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,949 mi
Last recorded63,949 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,949 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,969 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,649 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,326 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,326 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,918 miles

cut in nsf tyre side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

bind from nsr brake

cut in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,411 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2008 12,692 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AP54 TNV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 TNV, 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 AP54 TNV registered?

AP54 TNV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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