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EY55 KMX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,292 mi
Last recorded90,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,135 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

offside rear light lens cover damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear light lens cover damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front body damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light lens cover damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,837 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,931 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both sides of this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished and damaged

Offside Front tyre side wall perished and cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged and perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged and perished

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged and perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged and perished

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 32,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,448 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EY55 KMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 EY55 KMX, 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 EY55 KMX registered?

EY55 KMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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