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DV55 DWW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 DWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Of Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone"A",7mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end,mostly surface rust only. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 64,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake dragging slightly

Offside Seat belt slow to retract

Rear Suspension generally rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,674 miles

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,668 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,315 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,442 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,414 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 DWW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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