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CN55 RZU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,397 mi
Last recorded57,397 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 RZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,397 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,594 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,605 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,563 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 38,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,461 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 29,461 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 21,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,831 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,946 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,717 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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CN55 RZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CN55 RZU, 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 CN55 RZU registered?

CN55 RZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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