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FH05 CZD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,663 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by the different material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all around the car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower and both sides upper arm and covered by different material and slightly cracking on ball joint dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged the brake caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side lower panel or side rocker panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side lower panel or rocker panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered by the different material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all around the car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides and covered by the different material (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower and both sides upper arm and covered by different material and slightly cracking on ball joint dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower and both sides upper arm and covered by different material and slightly cracking on ball joint dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 78,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension corroded and lower panels

Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded in parts

Fail 15 Apr 2024 72,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded in parts

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 64,827 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,041 miles

rear exhaust joint flange corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 53,902 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint flange corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2020 52,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,304 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,540 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,540 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,069 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 31,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,389 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,008 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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FH05 CZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH05 CZD, 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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FH05 CZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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