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FM05 EMK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,741 mi
Last recorded59,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4mm, also is stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is over 10 years old - 2013

both front wipers are starting to smear

handbrake travel is getting long

rear end of n/s outer sill is corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 58,322 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 54,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,217 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease, not allowing full inspection

All suspension arms covered in grease, not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,413 miles

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

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

front & rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,844 miles

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

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 EMK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

FM05 EMK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FM05 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 EMK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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