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AU55 ZKK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,456 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 85,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/centre silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,488 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,873 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,870 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,864 miles

both rear tyres on limit

front brake balance high (but within limits).

slight distortion to offside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2009 25,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on limit

front brake balance high (but within limits).

slight distortion to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,496 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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AU55 ZKK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 ZKK, 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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AU55 ZKK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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