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CA04 ENA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ENA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 89,429 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,445 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,697 miles

Corrosion under vehicle on chassis, suspension and braking. Partial underseal

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 79,697 miles

Corrosion under vehicle on chassis, suspension and braking. Partial underseal

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,819 miles

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

inner sills and rear wheel arches rusty

slight bind off side front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,058 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,512 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside outter seal rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,506 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside outter seal rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,955 miles

exhaust rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,518 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,506 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,409 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,228 miles

rear exhaust pipe rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,762 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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CA04 ENA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CA04 ENA, 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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CA04 ENA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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