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YY55 FOF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,387 mi
Last recorded40,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,387 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 40,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 39,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,206 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,471 miles

offside rear shockabsorber slight dampness damping effort ok

Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,470 miles

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

movement in rear number plate corrosion showing rear brake discs inner face areas slight dampness offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,602 miles

all 4 tyre edges worn . edges not cut as deep as other tread areas. nearside rear tyre nailed in tread.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,808 miles

nearside rear brake disc scored plastic under carrage covers fitted. plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,808 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored plastic under carrage covers fitted. plastic outer sill covers fitted

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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YY55 FOF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY55 FOF, 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 YY55 FOF registered?

YY55 FOF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YY55 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY55 FOF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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