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EK55 VSP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,401 miles

n/s/r wheel binding

rear brake discs rusty

rear sub-frame and inner sills rusty covers on outer sills

Fail 4 Mar 2021 101,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel binding

rear brake discs rusty

rear sub-frame rusty inner sills rust small cover on outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,020 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 93,020 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,350 miles

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

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 Apr 2016 75,008 miles

Off side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,771 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,447 miles

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

rear brake discs worn inner face

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,217 miles

All tyes are cut on the inner sidewalls

Both front tyres worn low on the edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the edges

Fail 13 May 2009 14,216 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 14,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,364 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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EK55 VSP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK55 VSP, 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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EK55 VSP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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