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CE05 OGD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 109,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front ,o/s/f pipe at brake flexi and rear pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner and outer sills, o/s and n/s rear wheel arches at front top and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,120 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills subframes and suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,654 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 101,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s front and rear inner sills and front jacking points and o/s/f inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 96,901 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,543 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/f front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 87,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/f front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 83,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil not registering on dip stick

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil not registering on dip stick

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,323 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,946 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,718 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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CE05 OGD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CE05 OGD, 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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CE05 OGD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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