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CE05 ZRZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,927 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,682 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various locations front & rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,682 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose to caliper join (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various locations front & rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,312 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,797 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 33,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,893 miles

handbrake has alot of travel but does not reach the stop

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,044 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CE05 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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