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DV55 XTW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 74,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 74,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 68,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 67,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 61,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,299 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 45,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 36,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 32,216 miles

both rear ante rollbar links have slight play

Pass 19 May 2011 28,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,686 miles

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 XTW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XTW, 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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What year was DV55 XTW registered?

DV55 XTW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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