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FM05 MYK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 MYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,169 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,169 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,889 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 75,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,120 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,154 miles

all tyres cracked/perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,376 miles

all tyres starting to perish/crack.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,044 miles

inner face of front brake discs have lip on edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,273 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 MYK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MYK, 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 MYK registered?

FM05 MYK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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