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FL05 WFU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,982 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 60,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 55,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 46,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,888 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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FL05 WFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 FL05 WFU, 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 FL05 WFU registered?

FL05 WFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is FL05 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 WFU 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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