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FP05 TYC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,689 mi
Last recorded37,689 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 37,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 36,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 34,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 28,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 22,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 18,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,639 miles

Both front tyres splitting in treads.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,014 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inner surface

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,454 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,513 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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FP05 TYC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FP05 TYC, 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 FP05 TYC registered?

FP05 TYC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FP05 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 TYC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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