CarVerify

Free Car Check

FH05 ZBY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,468 miles

Rear tyres getting low inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2024 46,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,696 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 Mar 2022 40,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,738 miles

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,754 miles

general light corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,913 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,589 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FH05 ZBY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 ZBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH05 ZBY?

You can check the full history of FH05 ZBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH05 ZBY registered?

FH05 ZBY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 ZBY 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.

Does FH05 ZBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH05 ZBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.