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FH05 PXP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 PXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,380 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded on joints and mountings

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,241 miles

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

exhaust corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

all exhaust system corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,957 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorating

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorating

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,648 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,564 miles

all front suspension components corroding

exhaust corroded

front brake discs inner faces pited

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all front suspension components corroding

exhaust corroded

front brake discs inner faces pited

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all under body and steel brake pipes waxoyled

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,297 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating cracks in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,297 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating cracks in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2008 15,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,251 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 PXP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

FH05 PXP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 PXP safe to buy?

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