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AF05 FAM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 66,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 65,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,235 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,320 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 47,318 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 44,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,889 miles

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 9 May 2014 40,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,047 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 May 2010 32,258 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

o/s/f wiper blades slighty spilt

Pass 20 May 2009 29,799 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 29,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,423 miles

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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AF05 FAM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF05 FAM, 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 AF05 FAM registered?

AF05 FAM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AF05 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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