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FX05 RGZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

both sills to floor corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,610 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both sills to floor corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,729 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion build up on all suspension components and wheel arches

Fail 21 Jun 2018 72,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion build up on all suspension components and wheel arches

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 65,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 57,104 miles

both front tryes cracking on sidewalls

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,478 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,252 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,695 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 RGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

FX05 RGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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