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DG55 YZR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,749 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 106,740 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 101,610 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 94,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets pump makes a noise and the bottle is full (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,813 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screws will not tighten (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of sill corroded and holed just after the last welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screws will not tighten (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,976 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,976 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2011 29,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,067 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 YZR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

DG55 YZR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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