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AO05 HLG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,169 mi
Last recorded27,169 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 27,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,777 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 25,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,147 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,872 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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AO05 HLG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO05 HLG, 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 AO05 HLG registered?

AO05 HLG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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