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EK05 HSA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 109,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 107,960 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear prescribed areas, heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill, seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair covered, deemed ok at time of retest

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear prescribed areas, heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,938 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear under body has prescribed area repair and heavily under sealed can not see repair at time of test. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front suspension cross member and anti roll bar fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front cross member and anti roll bar fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2019 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,328 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,563 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 HSA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSA, 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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EK05 HSA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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