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FD05 YLY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,855 mi
Last recorded56,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2023 41,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion build up to both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,399 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 YLY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

FD05 YLY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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