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FE55 EAA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 81,078 miles

inner sills under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,453 miles

suspension components has slight corrosion

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,483 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,217 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 35,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 7,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 7,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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FE55 EAA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FE55 EAA, 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 FE55 EAA registered?

FE55 EAA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is FE55 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 EAA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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