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EA55 HXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,056 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 65,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,926 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,192 miles

Rear Inner osr and nsr inner sill floor slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,195 miles

Rear both sides inner rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,460 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,737 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 HXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

EA55 HXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is EA55 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 HXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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