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HX55 DWN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,074 mi
Last recorded119,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 119,074 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,265 miles

Corrosion underside vehicle

Exhuast heat shield damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,291 miles

Central exhaust heat shield in tunnel damaged

Front both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,234 miles

Catalytic converter slow to operate

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber weeping **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link rod

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,863 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2022 100,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,638 miles

Both front antiroll bar link rod gaiters deteriorating

Both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,223 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 58,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,110 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,700 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 27,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,874 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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HX55 DWN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX55 DWN, 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 HX55 DWN registered?

HX55 DWN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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