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FM54 JBU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 114,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 114,229 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,990 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

ENGINE MANAGE LIGHT ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SLIGHT DRAG ON BRAKE MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 110,989 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

ENGINE MANAGE LIGHT ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SLIGHT DRAG ON BRAKE MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need attention soon (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,517 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 107,517 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,596 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 69,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,457 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,871 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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FM54 JBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM54 JBU, 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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FM54 JBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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