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AV55 NNL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,079 miles

both rear inner sills rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,685 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,182 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 43,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,495 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres cracking

offside front drop link poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2014 40,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres cracking

offside front drop link poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,656 miles

rear disc starting to become poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,198 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 34,198 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 25,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AV55 NNL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV55 NNL, 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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AV55 NNL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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