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GF55 FNR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 100,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,076 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 99,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 98,849 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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 91,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2018 91,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2017 85,678 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 77,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,762 miles

Front and rear brakes have a slight judder.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,275 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,005 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear disc's pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,965 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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GF55 FNR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 FNR, 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 GF55 FNR registered?

GF55 FNR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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