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AV05 XPN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,028 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

O/s outer sill and front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 76,028 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

O/s outer sill and front wing corroded

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 72,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 61,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 53,941 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,451 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,888 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,991 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,078 miles

Both front tyres are worn lumpy

Nearside rear tyre has only 2mm of tread remaining

Offside rear tyre has only 3mm of tread remaining

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV05 XPN, 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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AV05 XPN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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