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FP55 WPU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,242 mi
Last recorded92,242 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 78,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 78,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 73,022 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor not securing in closed position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 73,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor not securing in closed position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,600 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,534 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm (front & rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear of sill ( inner wheel arch) & inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear of sill ( inner wheel arch) & inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

O/S & N/S seat belts poor recoil

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly poor at clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm (front & rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

rear tyres worn low on edges & worn to N/S 2.2mm O/S 2.5mm

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,910 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 43,249 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,971 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,507 miles

ns front tyre sidewall cut in 2 places

Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ns front tyre sidewall cut in 2 places

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,350 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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FP55 WPU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

FP55 WPU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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