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FM54 UXN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,412 miles

all under car been undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,285 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI DRY RUSTY REQ WELD CLEAN ALL PIPES SPRINGS FLOOR CHASSI REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND O/S/F INNER CHASSI INTO BOTH WHEEL ARCHES MARKED WITH CRAYON BOTH SIDES LOOK IN WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AS HOLES MARKES CRYON (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER TO OUTER SILLS CHECK BOTH SILLS FRONT TO REAR TO FLOORS (2.4.A.3)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI DRY RUSTY REQ WELD CLEAN ALL PIPES SPRINGS FLOOR CHASSI REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed - chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,035 miles

both front shocks have light misting of oil

rear sills corroded, no holes

underbody corrosion, no holes

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,670 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,752 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,413 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

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 UXN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

FM54 UXN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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