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FM05 GUC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 120,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 120,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 104,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 102,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,166 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints appear to have minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,042 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back end of inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints appear to have minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 89,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,443 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear sills corroding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,426 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger wiper blade split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,092 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,451 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 GUC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 GUC, 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 GUC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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