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FE05 CNX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 CNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,908 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side has surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,906 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side has surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,222 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,674 miles

Near side rear brake binding

Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,674 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Near side rear brake binding

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,207 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,120 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,883 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,013 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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FE05 CNX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FE05 CNX, 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 FE05 CNX registered?

FE05 CNX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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