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FX55 KNM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 KNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,015 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres are badly deteriorated, all 4 are 2014 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced blanket advisory - underside / subframes etc are all corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,983 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,121 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,605 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 73,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,043 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,717 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FX55 KNM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX55 KNM, 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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FX55 KNM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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