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EK05 HRU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,403 mi
Last recorded42,403 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 40,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW 3-5000 MILES. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 37,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,011 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,710 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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EK05 HRU 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 95%.

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 EK05 HRU, 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 EK05 HRU registered?

EK05 HRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 HRU safe to buy?

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