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FA54 THZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 THZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,632 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,865 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,587 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,586 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split on end

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 THZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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