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FP05 OAC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,425 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,179 miles

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,351 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill and both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside rear outer sill and both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,693 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,289 miles

underside starting ro rust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,061 miles

underside starting to rust

Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,060 miles

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

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

underside starting to rust

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,965 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,079 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,780 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 OAC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP05 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

FP05 OAC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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