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FD05 DYP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,796 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,086 miles

Body repairs carried out to floor/sill areas and covered with underseal

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 96,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body repairs carried out to floor/sill areas and covered with underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are bald on inner edges due to excessive camber (5.2.3 (e))

race type four point harnesses fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of chassis rail between front subframe mountings and anti roll bar mountings rust holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability adjuster bolt loose / arm wobbling around (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are bald on inner edges due to excessive camber (5.2.3 (e))

race type four point harnesses fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 85,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 71,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 71,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,937 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,796 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 DYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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