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EA55 HRX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,602 mi
Last recorded57,602 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,602 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,354 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,338 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,817 miles

under body shields fitted

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 31 Oct 2017 38,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,192 miles

front pads advised replacment for next service

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,714 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,461 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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EA55 HRX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA55 HRX, 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 EA55 HRX registered?

EA55 HRX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is EA55 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 HRX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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