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EK55 VST

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,298 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,298 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,592 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,214 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,532 miles

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,734 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,663 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 VST is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 EK55 VST, 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 VST registered?

EK55 VST is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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