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DE05 FHB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 98,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer and inner sill area corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,496 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front chassis rail very rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front chassis rail very rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,849 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,826 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust joint heavily corroded

full inspection of underside as covers are fitted

Nearside Front sidewall heavily perished and cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs starting to rust

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner face of front discs rusty on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,669 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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DE05 FHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 FHB, 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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DE05 FHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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