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F8 WCT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,283 mi
Last recorded24,283 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 WCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 24,174 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 24,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,349 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 22,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion generally underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front brake ferules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,719 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,110 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 22,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,604 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,306 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 10,795 miles

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

both front brake disc's slightly pitted on inside

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,795 miles

both front brake disc's slightly pitted on inside

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disc's pitted on the inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,542 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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F8 WCT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F8 WCT, 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 F8 WCT registered?

F8 WCT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is F8 WCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 WCT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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