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FM05 GTU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,410 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,164 miles

165/45/15 tyres all visibly to small for wheel rim

Headlights have stickers on but not decreasing output to a low level

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,529 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,527 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,250 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,051 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front no.plate damaged .

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,663 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 GTU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

FM05 GTU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is FM05 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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