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AX05 AWF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 139,052 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 138,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 135,657 miles

Hand brake lever has excessive travel

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 135,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure Inadequate repair to the inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure Inadequate repair to the inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has excessive travel

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,144 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 132,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,904 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Underside and components corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 126,904 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Underside and components corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear brake disc's poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear brake disc's poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2015 121,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak that is coating most of the underside of the car

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,535 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,505 miles

Excessive travel on park brake lever

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front wiper blades slightly worn

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,258 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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AX05 AWF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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