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DS05 FYM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 93,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 88,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,212 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise change rear discs when pads worn down

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight surface rust under floor,suggest clean and paint,

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,571 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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DS05 FYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DS05 FYM, 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 DS05 FYM registered?

DS05 FYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is DS05 FYM safe to buy?

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