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DE05 FYA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 105,899 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers door mirror cover loose

slight coolant leak from top hose

Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,943 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached has come detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers door mirror cover loose

slight coolant leak from top hose

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,043 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,036 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 82,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,085 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hiviz stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

vehicle outer sills displaying corrosion and underside of vehicle / components areas painted in primer / corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2018 74,085 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hiviz stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

vehicle outer sills displaying corrosion and underside of vehicle / components areas painted in primer / corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,040 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 37,040 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly smears the windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE05 FYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE05 FYA, 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 DE05 FYA registered?

DE05 FYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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