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2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,031 mi
Last recorded55,031 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,232 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,402 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,967 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,149 miles

Front wipers slightly streaky

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,330 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 27 Aug 2013 42,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,325 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,805 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,042 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU55 NUM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU55 NUM, 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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DU55 NUM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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