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EA55 HYW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,292 mi
Last recorded82,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 82,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,531 miles

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

Nearside passenger seat not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,502 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,323 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes squealing

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,022 miles

new brake pads fitted to front

noticeable wear front discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,993 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 HYW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HYW, 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 EA55 HYW registered?

EA55 HYW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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