2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FD05 YLS
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 163,587 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 YLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 163,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 YLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (FD05 YLS) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
FD05 YLS Mileage History
- 02/12/2022153,441 mi
- 10/01/2024158,613 mi+5,172 mi
- 17/01/2024158,613 mi
- 14/01/2025163,389 mi+4,776 mi
- 13/03/2025163,587 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 4,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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