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FM05 ZMY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,136 mi
Last recorded39,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,136 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,570 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 30,570 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,645 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,878 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 ZMY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

FM05 ZMY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FM05 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ZMY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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