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FG55 UES

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,047 mi
Last recorded52,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,557 miles

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 UES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FG55 UES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 UES registered?

FG55 UES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is FG55 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 UES shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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