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FM05 NXO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,374 mi
Last recorded122,374 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,374 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 122,374 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 104,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section flange joint to rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre tread undulated on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2019 95,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section flange joint to rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre tread undulated on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,624 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,612 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,505 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,488 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,038 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 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 NXO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

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

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