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FG55 CEX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,977 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement light wear in rear bar mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak - possibly oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of inner sills/rear wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 28,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,637 miles

front tyres slightly stepped in inner edges

nearside washer jet partially blocked

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,041 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 26,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 25,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,954 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG55 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

FG55 CEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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