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FY05 WOX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,659 mi
Last recorded27,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 27,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,088 miles

front discs pitted on inner faces slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2013 19,074 miles

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

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

front discs pitted on inner faces slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,666 miles

Wipers not 100%

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,197 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 WOX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 WOX registered?

FY05 WOX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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