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FD05 DYM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,796 mi
Last recorded45,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. Marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Parking brake high

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 45,580 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Most suspension components corroded.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. Due to heat. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 45,580 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Most suspension components corroded.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. Due to heat. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,224 miles

hand brake travel a bit high

Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 44,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,611 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,461 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 DYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD05 DYM, 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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FD05 DYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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