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A8 CSG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,594 mi
Last recorded109,594 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,729 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing

Offside Front Lower wing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,956 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,548 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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A8 CSG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A8 CSG, 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 A8 CSG registered?

A8 CSG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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