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FM05 EMF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,446 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,428 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,248 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front&rear discs getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy/blurred (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Both rear sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear under body corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 94,239 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front&rear discs getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy/blurred (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Both rear sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear under body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 29 Jan 2022 92,484 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 88,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,050 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,143 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,145 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,145 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,668 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 EMF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

FM05 EMF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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