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FN55 YWF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,126 mi
Last recorded58,126 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 58,126 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2024 56,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 54,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,660 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,567 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 21 Nov 2012 22,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,352 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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FN55 YWF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN55 YWF, 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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FN55 YWF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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