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FY55 LNG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,182 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 54,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,747 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,458 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,467 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 34,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,912 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 14,795 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FY55 LNG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY55 LNG, 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 FY55 LNG registered?

FY55 LNG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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