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FY55 MTJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 MTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,101 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 83,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,840 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))

Pass 27 May 2021 70,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,900 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,831 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,527 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,480 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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FY55 MTJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

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

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