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FN55 YWM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Metal under tray heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Metal under tray heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 106,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of both inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of o/s outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes and dust covers perished

chassis sections corroded

exhaust corroded

floor panels corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,179 miles

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

exhaust corroded

floor panels coroded

front inner wings corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner sill panels corroded

rear inner wheel archs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,454 miles

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

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

floor panels corroding

front chassis sections corroding

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel archs corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,762 miles

chassis sections corroding

inner sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2020 95,927 miles

chassis section corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,314 miles

Both inner sills corroded slightly

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,995 miles

Chassis system corroded front and rear

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2014 69,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroding,rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2014 69,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding,rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 63,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,054 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,420 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 YWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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