2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FL55 WZF
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 84,813 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL55 WZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
- 84,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FL55 WZF Mileage History
- 10/08/202278,273 mi
- 18/09/202380,187 mi+1,914 mi
- 27/09/202380,228 mi+41 mi
- 01/10/202483,366 mi+3,138 mi
- 30/09/202584,813 mi+1,447 mi
Average of roughly 2,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL55 WZF 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 (FL55 WZF) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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