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FP05 NZR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,342 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,823 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,969 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread close to limit

Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,969 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread close to limit

Pass 1 May 2013 34,232 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

cracks in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 2 May 2012 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,211 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,407 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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FP05 NZR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FP05 NZR, 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 FP05 NZR registered?

FP05 NZR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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