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FH05 CZT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,904 mi
Last recorded34,904 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,921 miles

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 29 May 2019 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,640 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,824 miles

hand brake comes up high

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake rusting on inner face

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake rusting

Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,824 miles

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

hand brake comes up high

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake rusting on inner face

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,820 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 CZT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH05 CZT, 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 FH05 CZT registered?

FH05 CZT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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