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FM05 ELX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,922 mi
Last recorded86,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,341 miles

exhaust at rear deteriorated

underside has general corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,340 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust at rear deteriorated

underside has general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,096 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,790 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,345 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)

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front discs are pitted with rust.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are going rusty.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,271 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 ELX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FM05 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

FM05 ELX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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