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FM05 NXK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 NXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked no white light

Fail 6 Nov 2025 74,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked no white light

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,934 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 71,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,405 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,392 miles

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

nearside rear and both front tyres wearing close to legal mlimmit (slightly unevenly and worrst ad edges)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,569 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 NXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

FM05 NXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 NXK safe to buy?

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