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AO55 LKP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,633 mi
Last recorded56,633 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks no cords also has 2 x cuts deep but could not see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract and required slight assistance

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 53,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 45,773 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished within tread

Fail 9 May 2018 44,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished within tread

Pass 11 May 2017 43,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area

Fail 10 May 2017 43,885 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,076 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 38,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,889 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,371 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,242 miles

All discs heavily corroded

Nearside washer jet does not work

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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AO55 LKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AO55 LKP, 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 AO55 LKP registered?

AO55 LKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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