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FX05 RTZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 56,577 miles

All underbody suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti Roll Bar off centre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 56,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underbody suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti Roll Bar off centre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,831 miles

All under body suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar slightly off centre

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Os ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,829 miles

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

All under body suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar slightly off centre

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Os ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 53,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 53,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre exposing cords 205.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,956 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body; obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,478 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,664 miles

front and rear brake imbalance getting high

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 34,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,821 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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FX05 RTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX05 RTZ, 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 FX05 RTZ registered?

FX05 RTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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