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FL55 ZXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,949 mi
Last recorded21,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 21,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 21,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,525 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 10,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 10,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 5,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,103 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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FL55 ZXS 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 84.2%.

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 ZXS, 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 FL55 ZXS registered?

FL55 ZXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FL55 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 ZXS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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