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FM05 ELU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 56,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,219 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,946 miles

slight split in nearside wiper blade

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,570 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,691 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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FM05 ELU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 ELU, 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 FM05 ELU registered?

FM05 ELU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ELU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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