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DE55 SRZ

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

61,594 mi
Last recorded61,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 61,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,050 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,782 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,670 miles

All 4 tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,647 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,030 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 SRZ 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 DE55 SRZ, 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 DE55 SRZ registered?

DE55 SRZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is DE55 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 SRZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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