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FY55 YEF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 72,892 miles

Front & Raer Suspension Corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,801 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,757 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 54,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,368 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,621 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,621 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,660 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 31,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,441 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,201 miles

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

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

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 YEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

FY55 YEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is FY55 YEF safe to buy?

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