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CA05 FZD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,070 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,660 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 131,660 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,437 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight exhaust leak to the rear

Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight exhaust leak to the rear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,904 miles

covers and trays fitted

hole in n/s outer sill but not with in a prescribed area

rear exhaust has slight leak

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,492 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Earth lead connection below rear diff is broken.

There is a nail in the inner edge of the o/s front tyre.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,492 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Earth lead connection below rear diff is broken.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

There is a nail in the inner edge of the o/s front tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 54,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,698 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,528 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,696 miles

Travel on Handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA05 FZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA05 FZD, 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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CA05 FZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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