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DG55 YZO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,379 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,148 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 67,148 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,691 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 30 Aug 2012 47,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 YZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

DG55 YZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is DG55 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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