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FL05 FUM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,935 mi
Last recorded50,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 50,935 miles

underside coated making inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,254 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is heavily waxoiled making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,722 miles

Whole chassis area is under sealed and suspension arms

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,750 miles

under sealed on underside

Pass 14 Apr 2020 42,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

all of chassis area undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,229 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,041 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Offside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 25,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,515 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)

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 FUM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FL05 FUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL05 FUM registered?

FL05 FUM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is FL05 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 FUM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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