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FM05 GTY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,044 mi
Last recorded47,044 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,044 miles

All of Vehicles Underneath Covered in Underseal

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,201 miles

WINTER PROTECTION APPLIED ON ALL UNDERNEATH ARIAS AND COMPONENTS SUSPENSION, NOT FULLY INSPECTED

Pass 18 Sep 2023 36,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 36,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,110 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,322 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 35,322 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,268 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,261 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,758 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 GTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

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

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