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FP55 BVR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 47,852 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emissions just meet mot standards on an extended test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 38,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 33,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,174 miles

engine management light showing on dash

front tyres wearing edges

kerb damage to alloy rims

Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing edges

kerb damage to alloy rims

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 13,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,728 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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FP55 BVR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP55 BVR, 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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FP55 BVR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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