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EX55 SVZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,655 miles

corrosion to all suspension arms

Fail 6 Sep 2019 48,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 46,015 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,711 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,402 miles

both rear tyres worn cose to wear bars

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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EX55 SVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX55 SVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 SVZ registered?

EX55 SVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EX55 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SVZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 SVZ have outstanding finance?

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