MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under trays and engine covers fitted
Both front wiper blades worn
Engine appears to run rough at approx. 2500 rpm. Noticed during emission check.
Some corrosion to rear subframe
Some noise from inlet manifold area of engine. Sounds like exhaust blow but is not. Further investigation advised. Possibly inlet manifold leak?
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and sill to wheel arch. Plastic cover sill fitted to outer sill so unable to view. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. Plastic cover sill fitted to outer sill so unable to view. (5.2.6)
Both front wiper blades worn
Engine appears to run rough at approx. 2500 rpm. Noticed during emission check.
Some corrosion to rear subframe
Some noise from inlet manifold area of engine. Sounds like exhaust blow but is not. Further investigation advised. Possibly inlet manifold leak?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Detached! (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres close to limits and worn smooth on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn close to limits
Both front tyres close to limits and worn smooth on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn close to limits
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded+pitted inner face
rear brake discs corroded + pitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 FKR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FG55 FKR, 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 FG55 FKR registered?
FG55 FKR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2005.
Is FG55 FKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 FKR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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