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FP55 FCM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,991 mi
Last recorded65,991 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 65,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Service brake bind is severe. Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Anti roll bar linkage detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Antiroll bar linkage bent and likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,616 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

Fail 1 Nov 2024 63,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become attached from anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 49,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,207 miles

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,488 miles

front pads low but ok for mot

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 FCM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP55 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

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