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YY54 VRD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,651 mi
Last recorded127,651 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,972 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,446 miles

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

slight roughness felt in front ns and os wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,268 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down on edges of tread

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn down on edges of tread

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,512 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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YY54 VRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY54 VRD, 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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YY54 VRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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