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FA54 NKE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,115 mi
Last recorded73,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,115 miles

Corrosion throughout underside to body and suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside , Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - close to seatbelt mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 73,115 miles

Corrosion throughout underside to body and suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside , Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - close to seatbelt mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,077 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. Close to seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL - Front & Rear, Nearside & Offside, Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,532 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (by wheel arch location) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (by wheel arch location) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch location (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,531 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall , Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (by wheel arch location) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (by wheel arch location) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch location (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch / sill corrroded

Offside Rear wheel arch / sill corrroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,939 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch / sill corrroded

Offside Rear wheel arch / sill corrroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,091 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,765 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 52,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,719 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,260 miles

handbrake has slight reserve travel

naiol in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,218 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,264 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,897 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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FA54 NKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA54 NKE, 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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FA54 NKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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