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DG55 YZB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from centre of windscreen ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,624 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (on 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,511 miles

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,697 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 YZB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DG55 YZB, 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 DG55 YZB registered?

DG55 YZB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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