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DE55 ZWM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 69,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 68,003 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Fail 25 May 2017 68,003 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,727 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,316 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 3 Dec 2009 38,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,524 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 28,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

DE55 ZWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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