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FP54 FWO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 FWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 70,604 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,274 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,982 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre has parsial seperation but not showing cordes

Off side front tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,432 miles

both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2014 52,432 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,724 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,078 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,008 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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FP54 FWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FP54 FWO, 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 FP54 FWO registered?

FP54 FWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FP54 FWO safe to buy?

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