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DY55 VXV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Slight cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Nearside Rear Slight cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,515 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,887 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER WALL

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,442 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

hand brake near end of travel

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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DY55 VXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY55 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 VXV registered?

DY55 VXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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