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FP05 VJO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,186 mi
Last recorded60,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 60,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,975 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner & Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail - x3 places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame & suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint - very deteriated.

Rear Suspension component corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint deteriating.

Rear N/s & O/s inner wheel arches - corrosion.

Rear N/s & O/s sills - corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,367 miles

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear N/s & O/s rear sills - corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,839 miles

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

exhaust in rusty condition

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

exhaust in rusty condition

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,290 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front & rear discs & pads worn/corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 41,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 36,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,766 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)

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

shallow cuts in all 4 tyres

Pass 19 May 2010 27,356 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

shallow cuts in both front and rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2009 23,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,246 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 VJO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

FP05 VJO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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