MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust rear flange to back-box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension, steering & braking components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle, coated in black material (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust rear flange to back-box corroded
Front & rear suspension components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle, coated in black material (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine oil leak & signs of gear box oil leak
Rear exhaust flange/joint to back-box corroded
Under vehicle & suspension components corroded
Under vehicle coated in black material
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle coated in black material, Under vehicle spray
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
small splits in wiper blades not affecting view
small splits in wiper blades not affecting view
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM54 TKJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 FM54 TKJ, 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 FM54 TKJ registered?
FM54 TKJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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