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FH05 EKW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 EKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 76,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,748 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 73,748 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,631 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,342 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 24,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,010 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 19,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,362 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 14,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,783 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 EKW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

FH05 EKW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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