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FD05 KWE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,650 mi
Last recorded20,650 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 20,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 20,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 20,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,003 miles

All 4 tyres perished along tread base.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,793 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 18,791 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,060 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly pitted.

ALL Tyres starting to perish, in Tread area.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,582 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 KWE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

FD05 KWE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is FD05 KWE safe to buy?

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