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FM05 ENO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,965 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,524 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,720 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,718 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,520 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,520 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,740 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 ENO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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