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FP55 BVT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 57,649 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge and badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,807 miles

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

Repairs carried out are heavily covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,788 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,324 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear a.b.s.ring broken,abs warning light intermittently comes on,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower, (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear a.b.s.ring broken,abs warning light intermittently comes on,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,665 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 47,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 46,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 44,806 miles

front inner discs corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,427 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FP55 BVT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FP55 BVT, 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 FP55 BVT registered?

FP55 BVT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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