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FD05 EWZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,683 mi
Last recorded81,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,562 miles

advise both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,554 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,072 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,302 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail to the nearside front tyre close to the outer sidewall.has punctured tyre.

tyre size 195/50/15v

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,676 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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FD05 EWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD05 EWZ, 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 FD05 EWZ registered?

FD05 EWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FD05 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 EWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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