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5536 MG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,727 mi
Last recorded35,727 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5536 MG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,555 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,302 miles

Damage to N/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Front tyres worn on outer edges

N/S wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,832 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 6,402 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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5536 MG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 5536 MG, 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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What year was 5536 MG registered?

5536 MG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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