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FM05 ENK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ENK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,080 miles

Front Shocker casings corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Shocker casings corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,562 miles

Front Outer front tyres slightly perishing on outer wall

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 73,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 70,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,902 miles

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn and n/s/f wheel binding

rear brake discs rusty and n/s/r wheel binding

sills rusty and front and rear floor

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,522 miles

front discs and pads

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,607 miles

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

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

slight drag on both rear brakes

slight drag on offside front brake

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 55,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,358 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 38,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 26,785 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 ENK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ENK, 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 ENK registered?

FM05 ENK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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