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FH05 DPX

2005 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX578,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,497 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 76,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed ear arb mount behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 69,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,634 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 66,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,698 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,174 miles

exhaust corroded

slight underbody corrosion all over

Pass 4 May 2013 49,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,430 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 44,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,954 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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FH05 DPX is a 2005 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 78,395 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH05 DPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH05 DPX registered?

FH05 DPX is a 2005 Mazda MX5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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