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AO55 EUV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,863 mi
Last recorded36,863 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 34,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,838 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,261 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 24,261 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 22,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,698 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 EUV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

AO55 EUV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 EUV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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