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DG55 YYP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,030 mi
Last recorded64,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 64,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 63,460 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 May 2025 63,460 miles

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,709 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 21,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,481 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 10,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2015 10,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 9,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 6,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 4,996 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 4,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 4,450 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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DG55 YYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG55 YYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 YYP registered?

DG55 YYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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