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FG05 XHS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,537 mi
Last recorded60,537 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,537 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 60,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 60,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 57,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 57,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,595 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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FG05 XHS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FG05 XHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 XHS registered?

FG05 XHS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FG05 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XHS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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