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DS05 HFX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 72,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front *Position lamp intermittent*

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres inner shoulder worn close to bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front *Position lamp intermittent*

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 67,517 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front *Position lamp intermittent*

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,111 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 41,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,260 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,357 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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DS05 HFX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS05 HFX, 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 DS05 HFX registered?

DS05 HFX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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