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AU05 XAB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2024 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor/ battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 111,265 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 111,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 111,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,947 miles

general mainly age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion to suspension components

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear handbrake low on performance

Fail 1 Feb 2021 105,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion to suspension components

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,103 miles

BOTH rear upper suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

front brake pads getting low

park brake lever has to be applied with large force in order for the o/s/r park brake to meet minimum efficiency

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,650 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front & rear sub-frames

corrosion to under body

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

water in o/s/ headlight

Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front & rear sub-frames

corrosion to under body

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

water in o/s/ headlight

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,357 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,801 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,797 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,042 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,079 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 XAB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU05 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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