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AO55 CYJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,249 mi
Last recorded45,249 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 45,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 29,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,811 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 23,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,007 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 21,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 10,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,607 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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AO55 CYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO55 CYJ, 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 AO55 CYJ registered?

AO55 CYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AO55 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 CYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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