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AV55 PVA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,949 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,497 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 74,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,389 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre's cracked

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre's cracked

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,963 miles

Both front tyre rubber cracked

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,504 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,893 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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AV55 PVA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 AV55 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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