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FE05 HGN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,131 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,769 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,192 miles

both rear inner rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,440 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s centre to rear steel brake pipe rusting/corroding but not bexcessive at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s centre to rear steel brake pipe rusting/corroding but not bexcessive at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,298 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,471 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,431 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 HGN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE05 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

FE05 HGN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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