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FV05 FZZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,377 miles

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded and heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,521 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 65,509 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides - refilled now OK (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe before joint to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle at each end (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at junction near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle at each end (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at junction near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 50,220 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,561 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 35,201 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 27,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,067 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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FV05 FZZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 FV05 FZZ, 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 FV05 FZZ registered?

FV05 FZZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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