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AD05 HTF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,982 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 52,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,566 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brakes binding slightly

front brake discs very corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,829 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,815 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,485 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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AD05 HTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 AD05 HTF, 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 AD05 HTF registered?

AD05 HTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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