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DY55 WTT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,354 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 63,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,987 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 60,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,096 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 59,096 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,166 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 56,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,427 miles

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,772 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,779 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 42,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 17,101 miles

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

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

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 WTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

DY55 WTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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