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FA05 FXJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 92,246 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 May 2024 88,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,283 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,136 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 54,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,360 miles

Horn not working properly push faulty (7.7 (a) (i))

exhaust badly corroded

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 47,464 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

tested under wet conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,410 miles

tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,427 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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FA05 FXJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FA05 FXJ, 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 FA05 FXJ registered?

FA05 FXJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FA05 FXJ safe to buy?

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