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DV55 JHY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,834 mi
Last recorded130,834 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 130,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 130,830 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ sill to floor trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill to floor trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,665 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 117,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,453 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,950 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,533 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,395 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,479 miles

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2008 27,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

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 JHY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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