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FG05 NGN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,404 mi
Last recorded87,404 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/50 r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 86,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/50 r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,684 miles

advise corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,206 miles

under body corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,279 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,529 miles

advise offside resr brake disc = poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,529 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise offside resr brake disc = poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,701 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,738 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,128 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 44,428 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,083 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 NGN 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 FG05 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

FG05 NGN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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