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FP05 OAJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,589 miles

exhaust rusting

near side and off side rear of sills to floor areas getting weak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rusting

near side and off side rear of sills to floor areas getting weak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wear bars and age cracking. 195/50/15v (4.1.E.1)

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,733 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flanges rusting

under body brake parts and suspension has surface rust

windscreen has some damage long crack bottom of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center out sill (5.2.6)

Nearside outer sill starting to corrod

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre edge worn 195/50r15

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,681 miles

exhaust system corroded

wipers worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,328 miles

front discs and pads worn/corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,765 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,609 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 Front 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 25 Apr 2007 19,166 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 OAJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

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