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DU55 NUP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,342 mi
Last recorded35,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 34,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 34,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 21,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,932 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 NUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 NUP registered?

DU55 NUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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