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FG05 XHD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,939 mi
Last recorded123,939 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,939 miles

under body and components have been coated in sealer

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,250 miles

chassis corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear inner arches corroded

under body and components coated in underbody sealent

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn and wearing close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,519 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,587 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,318 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 XHD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

FG05 XHD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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