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FL54 MZW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 MZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 46,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,383 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Aug 2009 30,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,595 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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FL54 MZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL54 MZW, 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 FL54 MZW registered?

FL54 MZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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