2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SH55 DUA
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 110,617 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH55 DUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 110,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
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SH55 DUA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (SH55 DUA) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SH55 DUA Mileage History
- 23/11/2023104,610 mi
- 19/11/2024105,665 mi+1,055 mi
- 21/11/2024105,668 mi+3 mi
- 20/03/2026110,612 mi+4,944 mi
- 01/04/2026110,617 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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