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FH54 ODC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ODC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear arches have corrosion

vehicle underside has corrosion to both body & suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear arches have corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear arches have corrosion

rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,424 miles

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

rear arches have corrosion

rear sills have corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,555 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,148 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,658 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,298 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,655 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 26,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,809 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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FH54 ODC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FH54 ODC, 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 FH54 ODC registered?

FH54 ODC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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