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FM05 ENJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ENJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres have light age cracking in tread

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has some corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have minor age cracking due to age

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs faces badly corroded where pads not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses cloudy/discoloured/oxidised and this is starting to affect beam image - suggest restoration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side front and near side front lower arm dust covers deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces corroded where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamp lenses cloudy/oxidised and this is beginning to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces corroded where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamp lenses cloudy/oxidised and this is beginning to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (30% of disc surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamp lenses oxidised/cloudy but not yet affecting beam image adversely (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (10% of disc surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (30% of disc surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamp lenses oxidised/cloudy but not yet affecting beam image adversely (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (10% of disc surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 53,012 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,844 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2010 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2010 41,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,660 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 ENJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

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

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