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FM05 GRK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,742 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 99,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit c.o (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill floor (chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill/floor (chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill, corroded between two repair plates (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,078 miles

both side outer sills and arches corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,474 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion sills, w/arches. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion sills, w/arches. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,381 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,623 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,362 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,362 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,585 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 30,585 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,795 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,411 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 12,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,896 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 GRK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

FM05 GRK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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