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YY55 ORS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,547 mi
Last recorded67,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 ORS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 66,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 66,105 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,762 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 63,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,702 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,361 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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YY55 ORS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY55 ORS, 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 YY55 ORS registered?

YY55 ORS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is YY55 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY55 ORS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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