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AV05 BXZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,251 mi
Last recorded101,251 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 101,251 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 92,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,843 miles

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

Engine Management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,375 miles

high level brake light inoperative

oil level below min level

Pass 13 May 2011 35,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,874 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre low pressure

o/s/r anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,266 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 14,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine check light on

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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AV05 BXZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV05 BXZ, 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 AV05 BXZ registered?

AV05 BXZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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