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FG05 NGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,504 mi
Last recorded123,504 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,504 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 123,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 119,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,227 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 115,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens partialy broken

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,816 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens partialy broken

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,391 miles

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

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe greased and unable to check thoroughly

Fail 15 Dec 2014 111,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 89,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,912 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,342 miles

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

slight perishing on rear tyres.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,395 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 NGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NGU, 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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FG05 NGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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