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DV55 CJZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 dated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 dated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch is corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,544 miles

Nearside rear arch corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low and discs poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre right on legal limit

N/S/R Tyre on 2.0mm

O/S/F Tyre close to the legal limit

O/S/R Tyre on 2.0mm and has a object in side wall

Rear brake discs corroded and suspect pads low

Slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,562 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,439 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,773 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,773 miles

Front 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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DV55 CJZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV55 CJZ, 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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DV55 CJZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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