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CN05 TGZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 TGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 21,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 13,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 11,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 10,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 10,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 10,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 10,207 miles

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

all under body has heavy coating of underseal cannot inspect pipes ect

Pass 24 May 2019 10,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 9,383 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly sticky

Pass 22 Mar 2017 9,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,012 miles

corrosion to underside/suspension components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 7,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion to underside/suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,748 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 6,735 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,288 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres perished/split

n/s and o/s/r tyres perished/split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 6,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s/f tyres perished/split

n/s and o/s/r tyres perished/split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 4,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,091 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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CN05 TGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 CN05 TGZ, 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 CN05 TGZ registered?

CN05 TGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 TGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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