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FD05 EWM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 78,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 78,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 71,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,850 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,971 miles

parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 35,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 32,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 32,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,461 miles

brake fluid needs changed

front tyres worn on inside edges of treads

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,915 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.also nearside rear.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,600 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,414 miles

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

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 EWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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