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FH05 ZCL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,214 mi
Last recorded116,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,385 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 114,385 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,843 miles

vehicle substantially lowered

Fail 23 May 2016 106,729 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

vehicle substantially lowered

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,074 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 28 Jul 2014 89,074 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind n/s/f and o/s/f

nail in n/s/r tyre (sidewall)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,564 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,868 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 ZCL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

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