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FH05 XBG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,396 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,772 miles

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 35,970 miles

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

front disc slight corrosion

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,970 miles

front disc slight corrosion

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,536 miles

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

nearside front wiper starting to detiorate

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,820 miles

nearside front tyre below on edge

slight variation on front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,099 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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 XBG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

FH05 XBG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is FH05 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 XBG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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