2005 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · YC55 OFO
2005 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 112,683 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 OFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 112,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 OFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (YC55 OFO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
YC55 OFO Mileage History
- 12/01/202394,816 mi
- 17/01/202394,816 mi
- 22/12/202397,091 mi+2,275 mi
- 14/01/2025101,868 mi+4,777 mi
- 23/01/2026112,683 mi+10,815 mi
Average of roughly 5,895 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: Good
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