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FM05 ZLX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,470 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Fail 8 Jun 2018 40,470 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 40,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven pulling to n/s (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,596 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded/weak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 38,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear inner sill

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded/weak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,886 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,732 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 ZLX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

FM05 ZLX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is FM05 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ZLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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