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CG05 MAZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,912 mi
Last recorded38,912 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG05 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,895 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low .......

Fail 24 Oct 2015 30,890 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear low .......

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,308 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 27,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 25,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,088 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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CG05 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CG05 MAZ, 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 CG05 MAZ registered?

CG05 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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