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FV54 DWK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sill area corroded.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and wheel arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside and suspension components corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,384 miles

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

Under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 May 2023 65,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,945 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 61,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (rear) front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner will excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear center (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,873 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear centre (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on both rear outer sill skins

Crack in windscreen

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,304 miles

Corrosion on front to rear + both rear centre brake pipes

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on front to rear + both rear centre brake pipes

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,563 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outside edges

Corrosion on nearside rear centre brake pipe

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

Slight cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,990 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on exhaust

Cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 47,990 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on exhaust

Cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,159 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,758 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,752 miles

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,594 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,592 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 221,362 miles

Very small cut in inner side wall of near side rear tyre

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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FV54 DWK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV54 DWK, 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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FV54 DWK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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