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FM05 ZLO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,417 mi
Last recorded28,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 28,417 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 28,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 28,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 27,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 27,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,215 miles

General corrosion to majority of suspension components

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 27,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

General corrosion to majority of suspension components

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,024 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,700 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad over half worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,440 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,880 miles

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 25,049 miles

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Fail 22 May 2018 25,049 miles

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 19,920 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2013 18,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,409 miles

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,859 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre starting to split outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 7,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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.

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 ZLO 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 76%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

FM05 ZLO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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