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FH05 XBP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,551 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL UNDER VEHICLE CHASSIS, SUBFRAMES CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 78,257 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 78,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 74,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,811 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached BOTH SIDES!detatched!! (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,216 miles

osr tyre cut but not down to chords

Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

osr tyre cut but not down to chords

Pass 10 May 2016 68,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,028 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 62,500 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,839 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,991 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 XBP 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 XBP, 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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FH05 XBP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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