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EJ55 ZRE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,498 mi
Last recorded86,498 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,015 miles

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle, rear suspension components and sub-frames

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,231 miles

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

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle, rear suspension components and sub-frames

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 72,302 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion present on underside of vehicle, rear suspension components and sub-frames

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,626 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion to body/suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,789 miles

General corrosion present on underside of vehicle, rear suspension components, sub-frames

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

osr outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,341 miles

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

general corrosion started on underside of vehicle chassis/components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,515 miles

Underside of vehicle, components starting to heavily corrode in various places

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,108 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,086 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,749 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,918 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,038 miles

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

nearside front tyre out edge of tread is worn

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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EJ55 ZRE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ55 ZRE, 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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EJ55 ZRE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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