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FM05 ENT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,186 mi
Last recorded145,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,186 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,791 miles

front wiper blades split, especially driver's one

headlamp adjuster was on '3' and should generally be set to '1'

the front brake pads are worn thin, and the discs are heavily corroded (o/s/f inner face photod)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,334 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,936 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,716 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,413 miles

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

front wheel bearing noise

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,699 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 ENT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

FM05 ENT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is FM05 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ENT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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