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FL05 FVX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,728 mi
Last recorded105,728 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 105,728 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 105,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 89,572 miles

all front and rear suspension arms and attachments corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 May 2019 89,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced due to corrosion outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension arms and attachments corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 May 2018 86,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,598 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,569 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are on 2mm tyres wearing on inner edge and are perishing

engine has a oil leak

front and rear suspension is corroding

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

remove items from drivers view

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,594 miles

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

outer sills corroded

slight bind on off side front wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,672 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 FVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

FL05 FVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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