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FP05 OAM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,861 mi
Last recorded52,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 52,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 51,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,766 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,744 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,947 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 35,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 34,969 miles

front discs grooved and pitted.

front pads low

nail in inner tread of n/s/f tyre

scratches on n/s/f door

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 OAM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

FP05 OAM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is FP05 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 OAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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