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F22 APA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 APA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,100 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,375 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,954 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes coated

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,821 miles

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

all road tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all road tyres are slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,439 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 26,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F22 APA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F22 APA, 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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F22 APA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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