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DY55 VXW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,728 mi
Last recorded47,728 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under vehicle surface corrosion present

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,598 miles

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corrosion present

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,606 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear joint corroded and deteriorated

handbrake lever long but still effective

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,598 miles

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

body sill panels slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,160 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear joint corroded.

some binding of offside rear brake.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,824 miles

offside front brake pads wearing low.

slight binding of offside front brake.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,467 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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DY55 VXW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY55 VXW, 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 DY55 VXW registered?

DY55 VXW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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