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EK55 VSN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 64,251 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 64,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,443 miles

front and rear sub-frame corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 61,442 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front and rear sub-frame corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,607 miles

Front and rear subframes rusted

N/s/f anti roll bar link boots splitting/perished

O/s/r brake slight bind

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,536 miles

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Rear brake discs rusted/pitted

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Rear brake discs rusted/pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,333 miles

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

both rear tyres are non run-flats where run-flats should be fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,266 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 12,266 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EK55 VSN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK55 VSN, 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 EK55 VSN registered?

EK55 VSN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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