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FH05 PZE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 PZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 74,804 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,521 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wheel buckled/flatspot

o/s/r tyre beginning to step on inner edge

rear brakes beginning to bind slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,699 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,359 miles

front wipers smearing

rear discs corroded

sills corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,626 miles

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

O/S/R Btake disc is pitted

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,626 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Btake disc is pitted

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,041 miles

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

advise frnt discs pitted

advise front wipers condition

advise hand brake travel

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,383 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 PZE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH05 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

FH05 PZE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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