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FD54 WSF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,350 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,298 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,607 miles

Both sills starting to rust.

Front number plate slightly poor.

Near side front tyre has slight cut in side wall. (ok)

Near side rear end off front to rear brake pipe starting to rust.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,607 miles

Both sills starting to rust.

Front number plate slightly poor.

Near side front tyre has slight cut in side wall. (ok)

Near side rear end off front to rear brake pipe starting to rust.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,798 miles

Exhaust and some brake pipes rusty. Front number plate damaged. rear brake discs poor.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,898 miles

exhaust system slightly rusty

front number plate cracked

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly rusty

front number plate cracked

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 41,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,553 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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FD54 WSF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD54 WSF, 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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FD54 WSF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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