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AK55 XVC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,404 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,571 miles

front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,468 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both, o/s worse (1.2.1 (f))

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

all light lens deteriorating

exhaust corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both, o/s worse (1.2.1 (f))

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

all light lens deteriorating

exhaust corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,585 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORRED AND PITTED

N/S O/S FRONT WHEELS SLIGHT BUCKELL

O/S N/S REAR BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SPLIT AND PERRISHED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC SCORRED AND PITTED

N/S O/S FRONT WHEELS SLIGHT BUCKELL

O/S N/S REAR BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,440 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,323 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 74,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,041 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

ABS,TCS and BRAKE WARNING LAMP illuminated.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,503 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,891 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 XVC 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 78.9%.

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 XVC, 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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AK55 XVC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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