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DV55 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,669 miles

some signs of corrosion

some wear suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,048 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 76,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,036 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion offside front flexible brake hose banjo

corrosion underside of vehicle, inner sills and both sub frames

front tyres wearing outer edges, nearside cut on tread and starting to crack

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 64,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion offside front flexible brake hose banjo

corrosion underside of vehicle, inner sills and both sub frames

front tyres wearing outer edges, nearside cut on tread and starting to crack

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,231 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake pad(s) getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of 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))

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake pad(s) getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,166 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and been repaired

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' visor wont stay up out of way (8.3.1b)

imbalance front brakes

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and been repaired

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,875 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on tread and wearing outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,164 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,341 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill trims fitter at tim e of test

Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill trims fitter at tim e of test

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,868 miles

O/S/R braking disc is pitted

Plastic outter sill trims fitted at time of test

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,115 miles

Both rear brake disc's worn

O/S/R brake disc pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake disc's worn

O/S/R brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,938 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retrackt.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 18,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside seat belt slow to retrackt.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,314 miles

Front tyres wearing low on there outer edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front seat belt slow to retrackt.

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 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHL, 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 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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