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FP05 ZSX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 124,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 116,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 116,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 102,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 87,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 87,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 65,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 65,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,081 miles

ADVISE NO ENGINE OIL AT TIME OFF TEST

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,655 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

small cut in o/s rear tyre wall

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 ZSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 ZSX registered?

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

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