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FD55 AWM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 AWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 130,538 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 119,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 110,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 99,078 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

continental rear lights fitted, central fog light fitted for legality

Fail 7 May 2021 99,078 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

continental rear lights fitted, central fog light fitted for legality

Pass 11 May 2020 98,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear fog lamp light output is reduced

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,345 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,530 miles

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

front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,470 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,215 miles

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

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,165 miles

some corrosion on inner face off front brake dics

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,595 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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FD55 AWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD55 AWM, 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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FD55 AWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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