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FM55 OXR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 97,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,073 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,195 miles

small cut on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

small cut on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe is slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,536 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces slightly rusty.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,194 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,242 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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FM55 OXR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM55 OXR, 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 FM55 OXR registered?

FM55 OXR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FM55 OXR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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