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DV55 XUG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,319 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 62,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close to limit & cracking in tread require attention

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight wear in o/s/r link arm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,183 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)

front tyres poor (cracks in tread)

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,010 miles

nsf wiper poor

rear discs worn

slight play front antiroll bar links

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,938 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

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 XUG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

DV55 XUG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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