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FE55 WMJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,097 mi
Last recorded59,097 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,148 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,274 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,909 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover perished

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres very close to wear limit indicators.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

age related cracks to o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished/age related cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,035 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,435 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,435 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

FE55 WMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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