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FH05 OWO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 OWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,652 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,904 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,326 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,313 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear part of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion to n/s sill

underside covered in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,437 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 May 2019 63,840 miles

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 9 May 2018 59,106 miles

rear pads starting to get low

Fail 9 May 2018 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general underside corrosion to chassis and components

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 10 May 2017 55,519 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear drop links have deterioration to dust covers

Pass 11 May 2015 46,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,166 miles

Various marks around body

Fail 12 May 2014 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyres perishing

Various marks around body

Minor play in rear drop links

Pass 8 May 2013 36,519 miles

corrosion to suspension bushes

kerb damage to alloys

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,767 miles

20% front brake imbalance

brake hoses perished & cracking

oth front lower ball joint dust covers slightly leaking grease

rear tyres cracking in treads

surface corrosion to exhaust system

suspension bushes cracking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 18,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 13,564 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 OWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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