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FH05 XBD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,686 miles

O/S/R sill corroded and holed

Rear suspension corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2025 62,669 miles

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

O/S/R sill corroded and holed

Rear suspension corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,102 miles

Exhaust corroded

O/S lower sill holed due to corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,375 miles

General corrosion to outer sills (rear)

N/S headlight cloudy

O/S/F brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 58,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,736 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 51,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,498 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly (Under inflated?)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 19,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,370 miles

nearside front tyre rubber splitting and perishing.

nearside rear tyre rubber splitting and perishing

offside front tyre rubber splitting and perishing

offside rear tyre rubber splitting and perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,714 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,227 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 XBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

FH05 XBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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