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FH05 ZBZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,215 mi
Last recorded45,215 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,215 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 42,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 39,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,915 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit. 2mm remaining. Continental 195/50R15 82h. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,221 miles

rear number plate display becoming poor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,148 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside wiper split but still clears the screen

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,761 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBZ, 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

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What year was FH05 ZBZ registered?

FH05 ZBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FH05 ZBZ safe to buy?

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