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DE55 JUH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,584 mi
Last recorded82,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,771 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,945 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,957 miles

o/s/r tyre,cracks in tread all around tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,882 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,602 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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DE55 JUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DE55 JUH, 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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DE55 JUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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