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FM05 MZU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 MZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,432 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 54,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,098 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 34,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 33,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,364 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 20,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,829 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 13,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,878 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 MZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

FM05 MZU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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