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FL05 FZS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,702 mi
Last recorded62,702 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 62,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,700 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,994 miles

corrosion on all suspension components and underbody .

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,034 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 52,034 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise both front wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,180 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,575 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FZS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

FL05 FZS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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