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FH05 ZCA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 51,305 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 51,270 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,730 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 48,367 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,090 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,927 miles

corrosion on outer sills n/s and o/s not holed

underneath vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2016 44,430 miles

rear exhaust pipes rusty at joints

underside getting rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 42,519 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre pressure looks low

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,055 miles

Corrosion in various places

Rear tyres are close to the limit

Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,055 miles

Corrosion in various places

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres are close to the limit

Pass 2 May 2012 39,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,104 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,815 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,444 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 ZCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

FH05 ZCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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