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DK55 XUP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 102,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusty condition

Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,304 miles

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

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,036 miles

rear inner sills to wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,608 miles

o/s/r inner sill rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,595 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,056 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 67,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,436 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 14 Dec 2012 37,714 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,249 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,239 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,132 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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DK55 XUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK55 XUP, 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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DK55 XUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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