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FD05 NZA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,913 mi
Last recorded72,913 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,913 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills corroded at rear

Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,042 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,229 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S sill corroded

O/S sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,229 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

O/S sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 58,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 56,149 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,368 miles

tyres outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main feed brake pipe slightly corroded

tyres outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade splitting

tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,271 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2013 46,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,802 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,613 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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FD05 NZA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD05 NZA, 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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FD05 NZA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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