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CT55 DXV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,372 mi
Last recorded50,372 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 49,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 41,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both offside tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,591 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,648 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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CT55 DXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CT55 DXV, 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 CT55 DXV registered?

CT55 DXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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