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FG55 VVF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 79,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 71,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 38,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 21,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 VVF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG55 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

FG55 VVF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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