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FD05 YLV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,467 miles

All underbody painted

Fail 8 May 2026 72,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,613 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Auxiliary belt Frey

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,029 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,243 miles

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,661 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 55,298 miles

Oil leak

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 53,498 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,498 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 50,126 miles

BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 May 2015 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 6 May 2014 40,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low tread on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake disc over heated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 30,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,420 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 17,418 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake discs corroded

near side front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,782 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 YLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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