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AK05 CGX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,675 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed in places

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,054 miles

Both front outer sills/ wings corroded with side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 22 Jul 2024 98,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both front outer sills/ wings corroded with side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,979 miles

Both front outer sills/ wings corroded with side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,848 miles

Both front outer sills/ wings corroded with side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front outer sills/ wings corroded with side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 88,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,711 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,709 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 May 2016 58,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,730 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,056 miles

Front Brake Disc's Heavily Corroded

Front Wiperblade's Slightly Judder And Peeling At The End

Rear Brake Disc's Heavily Corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,041 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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AK05 CGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK05 CGX, 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 AK05 CGX registered?

AK05 CGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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