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FG05 FKN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 82,183 miles

corrosion on suspension conponents

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2017 82,183 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on suspension conponents

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,727 miles

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

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades smearing and not clearing windsreen correctly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,150 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,305 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,375 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG05 FKN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG05 FKN, 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 FG05 FKN registered?

FG05 FKN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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