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FP05 OAH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,745 miles

Corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,099 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,247 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,308 miles

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

The rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,303 miles

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

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

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

The rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,718 miles

Previous repair to nearside outer sill is deteriorating

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen chiped in zone (A) within limit

Fail 25 Nov 2016 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mounting (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen chiped in zone (A) within limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,790 miles

front brake pads worn to legal limit.

near side rear outer sill starting to corrode/split

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,958 miles

near side front tyre has wear to outer edge.

near side rear outer sill starting to corrode

near side rear tyre in ner side wall split to limit also tread has a cut to the limit.(low on air pressure).

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread shoulder.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,444 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2012 43,918 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 43,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,179 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,004 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,786 miles

Offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

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 OAH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

FP05 OAH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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