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FV05 DSY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,727 mi
Last recorded43,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 DSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,129 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,858 miles

underside of vehicle covered in waxoyl

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,511 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear outer sill fractured - not within any prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,331 miles

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges

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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FV05 DSY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FV05 DSY, 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 FV05 DSY registered?

FV05 DSY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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