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DA55 GYS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025

Emissions unable to be completed engine starting to overheat on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 73,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [Inner Sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,593 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DA55 GYS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA55 GYS, 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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DA55 GYS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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