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CV55 OVD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 68,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion evident n/s and o/s outer sills to floor

Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 58,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,547 miles

Front Outer Tyre's edges slightly worn and perishing.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,547 miles

Front Outer Tyre's edges slightly worn and perishing.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,788 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,837 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 20,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,662 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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CV55 OVD 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 CV55 OVD, 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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CV55 OVD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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