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FM54 TKJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,566 mi
Last recorded90,566 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 TKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 90,566 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,398 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,471 miles

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

Under vehicle coated in black material, Under vehicle spray

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,799 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 88,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,246 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 87,243 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,930 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,545 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,539 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,356 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,165 miles

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

small splits in wiper blades not affecting view

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,165 miles

small splits in wiper blades not affecting view

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,277 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,277 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,116 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 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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