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FG05 MUP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,061 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 67,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,647 miles

Underneath has been undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2021 63,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underneath has been undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,209 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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FG05 MUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FG05 MUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 MUP registered?

FG05 MUP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 MUP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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