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FM54 JDK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mid box corroded.

Heavy under-body and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,463 miles

All wheel arches corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded and/or covered in grease. Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mid box corroded.

General under-body corrosion including suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Washer jet's incorrectly aimed but still provide sufficient fluid to clear screen.

Fail 24 Mar 2022 67,463 miles

All wheel arches corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded and/or covered in grease. Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mid box corroded.

General under-body corrosion including suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Washer jet's incorrectly aimed but still provide sufficient fluid to clear screen.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,210 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 18,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JDK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM54 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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