2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FD05 YLU
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 83,300 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 YLU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2023
- 83,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 YLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (FD05 YLU) between May 2008 and October 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head light internals broken (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
FD05 YLU Mileage History
- 28/05/200820,704 mi
- 04/06/200926,026 mi+5,322 mi
- 03/06/201030,793 mi+4,767 mi
- 08/06/201136,924 mi+6,131 mi
- 30/07/201239,998 mi+3,074 mi
- 26/07/201342,275 mi+2,277 mi
- 14/07/201445,658 mi+3,383 mi
- 04/07/201548,883 mi+3,225 mi
- 30/07/201652,403 mi+3,520 mi
- 08/07/201756,008 mi+3,605 mi
- 08/07/201756,008 mi
- 23/07/201858,167 mi+2,159 mi
- 29/07/201961,760 mi+3,593 mi
- 16/08/201961,772 mi+12 mi
- 14/08/202067,236 mi+5,464 mi
- 13/08/202172,281 mi+5,045 mi
- 21/10/202172,334 mi+53 mi
- 02/11/202172,334 mi
- 01/11/202278,812 mi+6,478 mi
- 30/10/202383,300 mi+4,488 mi
Average of roughly 4,059 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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