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FN55 YWX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,528 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,873 miles

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to grease

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,873 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to grease

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,778 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,778 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade split and cleaning screen correctly.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,296 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted/front brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted/front brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2008 22,540 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 YWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWX, 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

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What year was FN55 YWX registered?

FN55 YWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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