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FE55 XXK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,250 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort borderline

corrosion on o/s/r sill

wear in n/s/r & o/s/r antiroll bar links BORDERLINE

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,537 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,252 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,511 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,635 miles

Adjusted headlamps from too low

Nail in rear tyre

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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FE55 XXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE55 XXK, 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 FE55 XXK registered?

FE55 XXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 XXK safe to buy?

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