CarVerify

Free Car Check

H982 FDL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,998 mi
Last recorded119,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 FDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 119,998 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,119 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 119,105 miles

Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including front and rear subframes

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,934 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished & split - close to excess

both front lower wings / sill edge corroded

both front track rod end dust covers perished & split - close to excess

Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,495 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers perished & splitting close to excess

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,595 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished & cracking {heavy}

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,989 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,512 miles

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

Oil leak

both chassie rails damaged

both headlamps detiorating

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,769 miles

Damage to both chassis rails (front to rear)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,356 miles

all tyres starting to perish

damage to both chassis rails

Fail 10 Nov 2011 99,319 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres starting to perish

damage to both chassis rails

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,344 miles

Has slight dampness around o/s/r caliper handbrake lever.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 97,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Has slight dampness around o/s/r caliper handbrake lever.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H982 FDL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H982 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H982 FDL?

You can check the full history of H982 FDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H982 FDL registered?

H982 FDL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is H982 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H982 FDL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H982 FDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H982 FDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.