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FV54 ZZM

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,079 mi
Last recorded118,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,072 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 115,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,356 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake slightly dragging

Fail 16 Jun 2017 109,356 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake slightly dragging

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,155 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 776,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,173 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZZM, 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 FV54 ZZM registered?

FV54 ZZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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