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FD05 DYB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 130,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 125,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 121,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 120,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear tyres starting to perish

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills need attention (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,141 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner-outer edge's+slight cuts

Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner-outer edge's+slight cuts

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,656 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 45,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 45,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 29,712 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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FD05 DYB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD05 DYB, 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 FD05 DYB registered?

FD05 DYB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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