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DE55 OGG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 58,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,143 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,395 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 49,274 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,885 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 45,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,949 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,568 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,946 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 OGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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