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FA05 MWO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 MWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,095 miles

Both sills showing slight corrosion

Front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,352 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing chasiss legs weak see marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind on wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 68,351 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill within a precribed area weak and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing chasiss legs weak see marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind on wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,035 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,004 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,464 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 MWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

FA05 MWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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