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AX05 AWC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 118,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,223 miles

various corrosion under and on vehicle but all ok at time of test

various parts ok with test tool but a hammer would make holes may need attention very soon

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,647 miles

Advise corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,324 miles

Covers fitted underneath the vehicle.

Engine has major oil leak on back of cylinder head/block.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp has damage to outer part of lense.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Second lambda wire bracket corroded away from exhaust. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers fitted underneath the vehicle.

Engine has major oil leak on back of cylinder head/block.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp has damage to outer part of lense.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,514 miles

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

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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,827 miles

Front 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,393 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 17,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AX05 AWC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX05 AWC, 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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AX05 AWC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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