MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust at rear deteriorated
underside has general corrosion
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
both front brakes slightly binding
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)
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
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.
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.
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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.
Is FM05 ELX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM05 ELX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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