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DV55 JHA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 90,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some surface corrosion to the rear underside.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some surface corrosion to the rear underside.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,414 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 76,743 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,067 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,538 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 13 Jan 2011 14,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,547 miles

both wiper blades split

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 JHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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