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FX05 ODN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ODN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 116,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer & under sill section excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front anti roll ,bar both mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various section of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing severely corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing severely corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 115,142 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor pan corroded within drivers lower belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Detached from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,991 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on/near minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken away (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on/near minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces left and right hand (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,162 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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FX05 ODN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX05 ODN, 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 FX05 ODN registered?

FX05 ODN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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