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CP05 PHN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,348 mi
Last recorded66,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,270 miles

Emissions unable to be completed far in excess of limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,826 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,904 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,222 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,737 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 36,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,903 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,746 miles

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,733 miles

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

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

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f mirror cover damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,232 miles

n/s/f mirror cover damaged.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,969 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 6,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CP05 PHN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP05 PHN, 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 CP05 PHN registered?

CP05 PHN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for CP05 PHN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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