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CW55 CYA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 108,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,114 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/r and o/s/r inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 107,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,489 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 106,489 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,856 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 104,856 miles

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs deterioated

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,023 miles

slight fluffing on offside front seat belt

some moisture around offside front shock absorber

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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CW55 CYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW55 CYA, 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 CW55 CYA registered?

CW55 CYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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