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EU55 YVY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,617 mi
Last recorded103,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,617 miles

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

engine has noise/knock on pick up

Fail 20 Jun 2024 103,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine has noise/knock on pick up

Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wearing more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 102,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wearing more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 99,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 89,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 89,018 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed within 30 cm of rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed with in 30 cm of rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 87,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 86,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,794 miles

both front and the offside rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 76,635 miles

Nearside Front misting of oil on brake caliper

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 59,592 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner and outer side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,821 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,821 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,890 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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EU55 YVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU55 YVY, 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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EU55 YVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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