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AK55 ARK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,975 mi
Last recorded12,975 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ARK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 12,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 12,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 12,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 12,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 11,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 11,483 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 11,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 10,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 10,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 9,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 7,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,248 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,145 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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AK55 ARK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK55 ARK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 ARK registered?

AK55 ARK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is AK55 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 ARK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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