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FN55 YWH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

vehicle undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2025 90,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2024 90,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 84,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 17 Oct 2022 80,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,191 miles

Inner sills rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,890 miles

Rear Inner sills have minor surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner sills have minor surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

aux drive belt cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2018 67,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

aux drive belt cracking

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid low

coolant very low

oil leak

under tray damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ flexi end goes to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked along tread

offside front tyre cracked along tread

offside rear tyre cracked along tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,797 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 51,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on pressure possible punture

Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,582 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 41,391 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 36,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,563 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 YWH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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