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FH05 ZBT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,532 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills and floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,462 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all on the floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,022 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,182 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,735 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,385 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rusting to underbody and sill areas

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,827 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,782 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,557 miles

Surface corrosion on Brake, Fuel & Power Steering Pipes.

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 ZBT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

FH05 ZBT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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