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E7 FGT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,735 mi
Last recorded94,735 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 FGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 67,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,450 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,336 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,651 miles

slight damage to nearside rear bumper.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,647 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded slighty

Fail 23 Apr 2010 30,647 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded slighty

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,866 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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

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

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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E7 FGT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E7 FGT, 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 E7 FGT registered?

E7 FGT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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