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FD55 EFY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,872 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,284 miles

inner sills at rear corroded (small hole n/s)

plastic trims fitted over outer sills

rear anti-roll bar ball joint gaitors perrished

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

rear tyre treads cracking

slight bow on rear exhaust joint

slight grabbing from rear brakes

surface corrosion on front sub-frame

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,000 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,860 miles

plastic trims on sills

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,847 miles

outer plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,589 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 40,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,786 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,545 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,545 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,818 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 18,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EFY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EFY, 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 FD55 EFY registered?

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

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