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FM05 ENF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,145 mi
Last recorded53,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ENF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 53,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r quarter panel rear tail gate and rear bumper

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,625 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,499 miles

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

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

all tyres worn cracked & cuts

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres perrished slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,224 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 ENF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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