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FA54 SWZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,469 mi
Last recorded68,469 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

VERY General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

VERY general corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,696 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,404 miles

General rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,157 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Sills corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,192 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,117 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,117 miles

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

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,893 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,318 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,318 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,035 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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FA54 SWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA54 SWZ, 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 FA54 SWZ registered?

FA54 SWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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