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FD05 EWJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,988 mi
Last recorded91,988 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 91,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 84,690 miles

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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 71,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 63,604 miles

Offside Rear Outer offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2022 63,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,563 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills, wheel arches and suspension components

Pass 19 May 2020 51,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer bodysill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Around drivers feet/pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,260 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,260 miles

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all steering & suspension components, not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,811 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,569 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,303 miles

All four tyres perished in tread.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,303 miles

All four tyres perished in tread.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,075 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 EWJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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