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JW55 DMW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,131 mi
Last recorded28,131 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 DMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 28,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,950 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 24,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 20,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,316 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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JW55 DMW 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 89.5%.

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 JW55 DMW, 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 JW55 DMW registered?

JW55 DMW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for JW55 DMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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