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FG55 XEY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,530 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,823 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,248 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,148 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,433 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 60,433 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,109 miles

n/s front screen wiper blade damaged but clearing screen at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated indicating possible fault

engine missfiring on low revs when cold and would not pass exhaust emmisions on fast track test but passed when at full running temperature

n/s front screen wiper blade damaged but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 22 May 2012 34,922 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 33,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,797 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 XEY 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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

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