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FH05 DSU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,599 mi
Last recorded24,599 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 24,599 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,773 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 21,773 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 18,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,633 miles

puncture in nearside rear tyre (none repairable puncture)

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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FH05 DSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH05 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 DSU registered?

FH05 DSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is FH05 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 DSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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