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FG55 CDO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 105,200 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,059 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 103,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,956 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,216 miles

o/s and n/s r brake back plats corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,865 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and is worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wiper blade split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,302 miles

N/S/F Tyre has uneven tread wear and cracking around tread blocks

N/S/R Tyre has uneven tread wear.

O/S/F Tyre has uneven tread wear and cracking around tread blocks

O/S/R Tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,982 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (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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FG55 CDO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG55 CDO, 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 FG55 CDO registered?

FG55 CDO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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