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EY55 FLW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,826 mi
Last recorded50,826 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 FLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,790 miles

all tyres slightly cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,560 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,988 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,509 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 26,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,272 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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EY55 FLW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EY55 FLW, 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 EY55 FLW registered?

EY55 FLW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EY55 FLW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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