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DB55 DOW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 DOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,861 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres heavily perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill sections poorly repaired in non structural area. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,931 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,486 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,486 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,072 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,165 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,967 miles

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

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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DB55 DOW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DB55 DOW, 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 DB55 DOW registered?

DB55 DOW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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