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2005 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration FA54SWZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,469 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- VERY General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- VERY general corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,696 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,404 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,157 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion
- General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,634 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Sills corroded but not holed
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,192 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Underbody and suspension components corroded
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Underbody and suspension components corroded
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,891 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,117 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,117 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,331 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,331 MI
5 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,893 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 5 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,318 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 5 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,318 MI
5 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,283 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,663 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,787 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,542 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2010 5 Jun 202622 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,035 MI
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FA54SWZ was registered on 2005-02-24
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