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FH05 ZCX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 66,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 65,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,786 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 56,798 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,558 miles

O/S/F Wheel Tight to turn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,114 miles

roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 25,559 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 ZCX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

FH05 ZCX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is FH05 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 ZCX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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