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FM05 MYG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,175 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 58,201 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,998 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,387 miles

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,014 miles

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise no engine oil at time off test

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,832 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,009 miles

surface rust discs [sales car]

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 MYG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 MYG registered?

FM05 MYG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FM05 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 MYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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