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FD05 YLR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,784 miles

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,783 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,385 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 81,953 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 81,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 74,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,285 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Nearside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Pass 7 May 2013 59,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 55,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,327 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,280 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 YLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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