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FD55 EFT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,988 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,361 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 48,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 23,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,811 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,562 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,530 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 EFT 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 82.6%.

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 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 EFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 EFT registered?

FD55 EFT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is FD55 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 EFT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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