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FL05 FUD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 120,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 116,715 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 116,715 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,226 miles

aftermarket air filter+rear exhaust fitted,exhaust corroded

front + rear brake imbalance/distortion,rear pads worn,brake fluid low

front no plate mounted off centre

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/f+o/s/f chassis,rear inner+outer sills,rear brake pipes-corrosion,underbody sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

steering pipes corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box split/blow (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

aftermarket air filter+rear exhaust fitted,exhaust corroded

front + rear brake imbalance/distortion,rear pads worn,brake fluid low

front no plate mounted off centre

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/f+o/s/f chassis,rear inner+outer sills,rear brake pipes-corrosion,underbody sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

steering pipes corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,300 miles

n/s handbrake low effort,o/s/r distortion,front imbalance

underbody sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s handbrake low effort,o/s/r distortion,front imbalance

underbody sealant applied,unable to properly assess some areas

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,207 miles

front discs and pads nearly worn out

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,601 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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FL05 FUD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL05 FUD, 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 FL05 FUD registered?

FL05 FUD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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