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FY05 WPU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,352 mi
Last recorded59,352 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 59,352 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis + cannot fully see! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides quaters over sills corroded + cannot see rear sills! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,281 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,204 miles

Under body undersealed.

Pass 9 May 2022 54,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,300 miles

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

Rear tyres both side worn on inside edges and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,406 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

both rear tyres inner edge wearing and cuts and cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,196 miles

Offside Front tyre has a metal object in it

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,167 miles

emmissions passed but printer not working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,672 miles

advise front discs pitted on inside

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,232 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 WPU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

FY05 WPU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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