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FD05 YMK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,818 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 66,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,100 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 44,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,427 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 21,328 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 YMK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

FD05 YMK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is FD05 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 YMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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