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FH05 ZCY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,616 mi
Last recorded87,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 86,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,433 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake flexis ends coroded outer sills corroded

inner sills and floor corroded suspension cooroded needs under sealing under body

Pass 4 May 2021 86,040 miles

corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f wheel arch corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,761 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,257 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,240 miles

cut in side wall offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,347 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre appears low on air?

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,416 miles

front and rear discs corroded

rear brakes starting to bind

rear exhuast corroding

slight movement in rear drop links

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate delaminating!

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate support loose!! and damaged,

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,282 miles

hand brake high

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,548 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)

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 ZCY 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 ZCY, 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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FH05 ZCY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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