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AP05 CHO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,083 mi
Last recorded50,083 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,083 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 50,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn to cords nearly on inner edges

exhaust has slight leak from front section to center section at joint as marked also from center exhaust box as marked

Pass 14 Apr 2025 48,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 44,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 44,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 35,732 miles

windscreen wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 17 May 2022 35,730 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,555 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,964 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,393 miles

most suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 21,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

most suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,546 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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AP05 CHO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP05 CHO, 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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AP05 CHO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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