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FV05 FZY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 75,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 64,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,459 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 30,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,930 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,512 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,802 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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FV05 FZY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

FV05 FZY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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