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FY05 WPV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,786 mi
Last recorded90,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 90,786 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))

underbody surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,214 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to roll bar mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to roll bar mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,449 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,865 miles

front tyres and n/s/r splitting on inner sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2017 40,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres and n/s/r splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 38,815 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 26,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn inner edge

front brake pds low inner edge

rear brake pads low inner

Fail 29 Oct 2013 25,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,552 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 WPV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

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

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