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FE05 TZJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,373 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 55,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 50,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,519 miles

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 Apr 2024 44,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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 19 Apr 2023 40,305 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 40,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 29,695 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind o/s front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 29,695 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind o/s front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,394 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 29,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured fouling suspension arms (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,339 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,868 miles

front discs corroded

front wipers poor

hand brake lever pulls high

nsr tyre 2.5mm

osf tyre tread cracked

osr tyre 2mm

rear tyres cracked on tread

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,241 miles

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

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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FE05 TZJ 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 72.7%.

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 FE05 TZJ, 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 FE05 TZJ registered?

FE05 TZJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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