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FA05 FYM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,084 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the joint to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive local to rear axel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive local to rear axel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cant see because of underbody covering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the joint to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive local to rear axel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive local to rear axel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cant see because of underbody covering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear drop down links (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded infront of rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,574 miles

exhaust rear box to pipe flange brackett rusting

n/s o/s rear brake discs rusting/corroding but legal at time of test

n/s rear antiroll bar end very slightly worn ok at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,114 miles

n/s o/s front and rear brake discs just starting to rust ok at test

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,726 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 FYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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