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FA05 OGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,308 mi
Last recorded43,308 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,308 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,109 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,121 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and main tread at 3mm

Fail 12 Apr 2016 42,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and main tread at 3mm

Pass 12 May 2015 39,050 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,416 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,543 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 19,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cut to inner sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,143 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 OGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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