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DY55 FVM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 97,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,158 miles

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and offside inner arch (2.4.A.3)

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 60,712 miles

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 56,937 miles

All suspension components under vehicle are corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 May 2014 54,627 miles

All suspension components under vehicle corroded

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 52,312 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 52,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 50,892 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Fail 12 May 2012 50,872 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,360 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 38,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

slight damage outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,668 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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DY55 FVM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 FVM, 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 DY55 FVM registered?

DY55 FVM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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