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FG55 FKR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,733 mi
Last recorded131,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,733 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,562 miles

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?

Fail 11 Oct 2017 128,562 miles

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?

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,148 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,114 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,114 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,241 miles

Both front tyres close to limits and worn smooth on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,241 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,089 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,021 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,435 miles

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

front brake discs corroded+pitted inner face

rear brake discs corroded + pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,563 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,147 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,145 miles

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.

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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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.

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