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FH05 PXR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,380 mi
Last recorded126,380 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 PXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 126,380 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal Pass (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,849 miles

lower suspension arms rusty

rear exhaust joint slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,849 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower suspension arms rusty

rear exhaust joint slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,755 miles

rear closing panels corroded rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,414 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,919 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,298 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,582 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 PXR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

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

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