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2005 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration DX55ZDU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,723 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,013 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to underside and some suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to underside and some suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,233 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,230 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,059 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Drivers seat belt slow to retract
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,688 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,301 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020 1 Jul 202627 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,656 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019 1 Jul 20263 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,022 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019 1 Jul 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,924 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 1 Jul 20263 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,177 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 1 Jul 20263 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,868 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has light feathering on the edge of a primary tread
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,622 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 1 Jul 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,177 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,694 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2013 1 Jul 20264 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,557 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012 1 Jul 20264 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,223 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 1 Jul 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,145 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 1 Jul 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,944 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 1 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DX55ZDU was registered on 2005-12-22
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