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CGZ 112

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,007 mi
Last recorded127,007 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 112
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 127,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 125,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,943 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,907 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 115,907 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s , o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,999 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,721 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner face of front brake discs heavy pitting

Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner face of front brake discs heavy pitting

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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CGZ 112 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CGZ 112, 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 CGZ 112 registered?

CGZ 112 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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