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FP05 OAE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails at front heavy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails at front heavy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to rear outer sills

heavy corrosion to suspension components

wiper smeary

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,120 miles

front brakes slightly binding

front discs pitted

corrosion heavy to chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

corrosion heavy to chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

front brakes slightly binding

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,230 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,156 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding close to limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage on limits

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,086 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,825 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,695 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 OAE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP05 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

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

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