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FV54 XNR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,624 mi
Last recorded53,624 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 53,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 52,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill area has been welded and repaired but covered in a material allowing full inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill area has been welded and repaired but covered in a material allowing full inspection

Underside of body corroded in areas and covered in underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2023 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

All brake pipes inspected but covered in underbody seal or other materials

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of body corroding and covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and falling apart

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded and falling apart

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

whole underside of vehicle covered in under sealer, inc. fuel line brake lines, shock absorbers unable to check

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,254 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and falling apart

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded and falling apart

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

whole underside of vehicle covered in under sealer, inc. fuel line brake lines, shock absorbers unable to check

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,104 miles

underside heavily undersealed covering all components

Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,640 miles

underside heavily corroded / undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2020 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake high

underside heavily corroded / undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,277 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 84-148 kgf (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,662 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 14,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,822 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,702 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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FV54 XNR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV54 XNR, 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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FV54 XNR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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