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FA05 FYF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 105,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,040 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2023 87,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,725 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on inner and outer edges but with specification

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,616 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,849 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 15,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tread getting low on shoulders of both front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tread getting low on shoulders of both front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,927 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 13,927 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FA05 FYF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA05 FYF, 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 FA05 FYF registered?

FA05 FYF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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