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D23 FTT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,507 mi
Last recorded64,507 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,176 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 63,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,062 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,057 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s n/s rear outer sills/ rear arches corodded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general suface corrosion + o/s n/s front inner wheel arch slightly corrodded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,226 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. Advise repair asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 55,226 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. Advise repair asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,908 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 52,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,034 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 51,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,776 miles

corrosion on front brake discs ( inner face )

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,078 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split in ends

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,209 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 26,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,481 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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D23 FTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D23 FTT, 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 D23 FTT registered?

D23 FTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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