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FM05 MYO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,805 miles

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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 88,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Corroded Through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,358 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill/Wheel Arch Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,930 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2019 69,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,198 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2018 65,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to both outer sill panels

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding very slightly

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre tread is getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,075 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,929 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 40,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,536 miles

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,643 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 MYO 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 64%.

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

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