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FH05 ZCO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,488 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,261 miles

Front subframe corrosion not structurally weakened

Nearside Seat belt- retraction slowing down slightly

Offside Front Alloy Buckled / damaged

Rear subframe corrosion not structurally weakened

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,206 miles

Auxiliary belt squealing.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,558 miles

Both front sills slightly corroded

O/S/F Alloy slightly damaged.

Power steering pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle has surface rust.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,282 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,079 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,044 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 55,044 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,374 miles

slight cracking o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,969 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,545 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 ZCO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

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

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