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FN05 UGW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,912 mi
Last recorded111,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

floor pans corroded

nearside rear sill/arch heavily covered with repair

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,405 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust box swollen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,617 miles

corrosion outer seals both rear 1/4 pannels

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,454 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,977 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,939 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,967 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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FN05 UGW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN05 UGW, 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 FN05 UGW registered?

FN05 UGW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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