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AO55 ODL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 40,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,995 miles

Both rear sills heavily corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,646 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL

Offside Rear OUTER SILL

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,087 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,084 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,069 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,933 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 ODL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

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

Is AO55 ODL safe to buy?

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