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FH05 EKR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,446 mi
Last recorded82,446 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,084 miles

both front tyres worn(195/50/15)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn(195/50/15)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,144 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 82v firestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,038 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,454 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osf roll bar link creaking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,957 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,957 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,038 miles

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 EKR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH05 EKR, 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 FH05 EKR registered?

FH05 EKR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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