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B6 COD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,426 mi
Last recorded22,426 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 COD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 22,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 21,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 20,629 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,985 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 19,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,014 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 15,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 12,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 7,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B6 COD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B6 COD, 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 B6 COD registered?

B6 COD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is B6 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 COD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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