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EK55 YNU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,992 mi
Last recorded37,992 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 37,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,681 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,829 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,079 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,797 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,885 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 33,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,981 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside rear & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,915 miles

Front wipers split but still clear screen ok.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,494 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 YNU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

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

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