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DX55 SVU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,528 mi
Last recorded114,528 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 SVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear subframe support arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 114,527 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak around calliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 110,104 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,315 miles

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

Under seal in various areas

corrosion to various areas

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Brake bind not safe to test (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

corrosion to various areas

Fail 25 Apr 2022 103,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 102,625 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 102,612 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))

o/s and n/s inner sills,outer sills,chassis and floor slightly corroded.

Pass 7 May 2019 97,028 miles

sill covers fitted

under side rear corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 92,094 miles

rear underfloor / subframe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2018 92,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor pan holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broke away from ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outerwall damaged down to ply/cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner wall small splits

Offside Rear tyre inner wall small splits

rear underfloor / subframe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2017 87,788 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 16 May 2017 87,788 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

rear offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded in areas

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Very close yo legal limit and has cracking on inner sidewall not yet showing plys

Offside Front Tyre has cracking on outer sidewall not yet showing plys

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm tread depth and has cracking on inner sidewall, not yet showing plys

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,560 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,432 miles

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

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

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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DX55 SVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX55 SVU, 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 DX55 SVU registered?

DX55 SVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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