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AK55 XVE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,695 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 82,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,822 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut to cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake fluid leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,696 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 52,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17-88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,599 miles

slight outter wall damage

Fail 11 Oct 2012 31,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,336 miles

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

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

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

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 XVE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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