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C7 FMB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,353 mi
Last recorded30,353 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,353 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,380 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 28,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,806 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slight condensation.Could affect image or cause deterioration of lamp if allowed to develop.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,659 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,167 miles

O/S/R outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 22,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/R outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 20,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,819 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 17,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 12,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,799 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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C7 FMB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C7 FMB, 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 C7 FMB registered?

C7 FMB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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