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AX05 CZU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,518 mi
Last recorded47,518 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 47,518 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Floor pan heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 May 2024 47,490 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Floor pan heavy surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 45,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 44,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to all braking and suspension components

Fail 9 May 2022 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to all braking and suspension components

Pass 11 May 2021 42,406 miles

All under body components and body corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 42,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All under body components and body corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 40,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 40,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Ball joint separated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 36,087 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 36,087 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 33,326 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 25,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,874 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,868 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 9 May 2012 14,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,565 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 CZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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