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FP05 TYA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,425 mi
Last recorded70,425 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,093 miles

General corrosion on all suspension arms and subframes

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on all suspension arms and subframes

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,675 miles

all the vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,563 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,563 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,558 miles

offside front tyre has weather cracks on the wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,637 miles

Oil leak

advise front discs pitted

advise front pads low

advise rear discs pitted

advise rear pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,234 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 TYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TYA, 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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FP05 TYA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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