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FP05 ZSV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 34,046 miles

Damage to o/s outer sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on suspension components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 34,044 miles

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

Damage to o/s outer sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on suspension components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,957 miles

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

Damage to o/s outer sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2018 33,957 miles

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

Damage to o/s outer sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 32,873 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 32,137 miles

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Some damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 20 May 2016 32,137 miles

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Some damage to o/s outer sill

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,085 miles

Damage to o/s outer sill

General corrosion on suspension components

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2014 29,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 May 2014 29,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 May 2013 28,299 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to front suspension

Surface corrosion to rear suspension.

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,534 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,007 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 4 May 2010 24,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 24,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,919 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 ZSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

FP05 ZSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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