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CE05 OGF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,023 miles

Offside Front floor corroded holed

Fail 24 Apr 2026 58,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner hole in sill

Pass 8 Mar 2025 57,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,326 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 51,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,175 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 48,175 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 45,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 38,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 33,585 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 33,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,347 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER SIDE

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,347 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER SIDE

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,537 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 OGF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OGF, 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 CE05 OGF registered?

CE05 OGF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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