MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear brake hose, metal ends slightly corroded
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Rear o/s & n/s bottom suspension arms, outer bushes weakened by corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake hose, metal ends slightly corroded
Rear o/s & n/s bottom suspension arms, outer bushes weakened by corrosion
Exhaust tail section holed by corrosion, also centre joint.
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth slightly low on edges.
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front wiper blades smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 82V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
please check timing belt replacement interval/service history
rear brakes starting to get stiff to rotate
small stone chips to windscreen zone B
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
small stone chips to windscreen zone B
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r wheel binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM05 VMR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?
FM05 VMR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2005.
Is FM05 VMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM05 VMR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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