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FP05 VHW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre/rear exhaust section has some deterioration

o/s/r inner and outer sills have some surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 70,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,081 miles

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration/corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 67,081 miles

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

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration/corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 63,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have slight age cracks to tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 59,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 54,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 19,372 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 VHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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