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FY05 VYO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,270 miles

Chassis and components covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis and components covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 85,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,067 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,120 miles

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

Underside of Vehicle Has Minor Age Related Corrosion

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,962 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch behind head lamp within 30cm of a perscribed area (anti roll bar mountain) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain on the side of the chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 71,300 miles

exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,721 miles

underside of vehicle has minor age related corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,698 miles

advise under vehicle corrosion on suspension sub frame and brake components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

advise under vehicle corrosion on suspension sub frame and brake components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,639 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension components

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,898 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,849 miles

advise o/s rear tyre wall damage

advise under vehicle componentscorrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,572 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside rear inner sidewall damaged slightly

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,733 miles

Oil leak

general light underbody corrosion to body and suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,335 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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FY05 VYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY05 VYO, 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 FY05 VYO registered?

FY05 VYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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