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DV55 JHO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 81,471 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subframes corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 5 May 2022 79,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,833 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,506 miles

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,505 miles

Tyres perished / cracked

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,407 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,460 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,225 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,225 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,707 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,764 miles

may require rear brake pads soon

slight uneven wear osf tyre outer tread

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,477 miles

chrosion on rear chassis no holes.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

chrosion on rear chassis no holes.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,031 miles

both front discs slightly worn on inner faces

Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,974 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs slightly worn on inner faces

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,771 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2009 15,771 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,381 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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DV55 JHO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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