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FL55 RUA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,320 mi
Last recorded62,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 RUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,215 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,501 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,509 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,591 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,315 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL55 RUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 FL55 RUA, 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

How do I check the history of FL55 RUA?

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What year was FL55 RUA registered?

FL55 RUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is FL55 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 RUA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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