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FX55 NKL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 NKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 97,735 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 79,869 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 68,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 58,615 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body parts and suspension components rusty

Fail 19 May 2023 58,615 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body parts and suspension components rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 58,432 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body parts and suspension components rusty

Pass 4 May 2021 57,925 miles

All underbody Brake & suspension components are rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 15 May 2020 56,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,859 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,335 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 26,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,532 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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FX55 NKL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NKL, 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 FX55 NKL registered?

FX55 NKL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is FX55 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 NKL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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