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YY54 VRR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,101 miles

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

front brake discs getting scorred on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2025 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 26,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 24,363 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,089 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,696 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,171 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 23,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,604 miles

mil light on

Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,600 miles

EML ON

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,144 miles

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,415 miles

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,544 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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YY54 VRR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YY54 VRR, 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 YY54 VRR registered?

YY54 VRR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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