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AU05 VCT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,424 mi
Last recorded49,424 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill rusted through in the centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill rusted through in the centre and the rear inner wheel tub (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor rusted

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor rusted

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills and back of sills slight rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,606 miles

Front chassis rails getting rusted

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,722 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight rusting om sills/ floor and suspension parts

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under car surface rust and sills surface rust

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,211 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount areas (2.4.A.3)

all suspension parts rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,650 miles

slight surface rusting on all suspension componants

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,856 miles

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

all suspension arms slight surface rusting

clutch pedel rubber worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,294 miles

slight rusting on outer sills

slight surface rust on all suspension arms

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,820 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 18 Mar 2008 14,704 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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AU05 VCT 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 84.2%.

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 AU05 VCT, 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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AU05 VCT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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