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FE05 HHA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,986 mi
Last recorded98,986 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 98,901 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative remain on (4.4.1 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective projecting a dim beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 95,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 95,252 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,511 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,961 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging objects & phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,412 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion appearing to outer sills, rear inner and outer wheel arches and both front chassis legs

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion appearing both front chassis legs outer both outer sills and under sills

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,315 miles

Corrosion to underside (inner and outer sills)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,425 miles

Corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil below minimum level

Corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,470 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and os outer sill panels have slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,830 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,959 miles

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,449 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,247 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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FE05 HHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FE05 HHA, 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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FE05 HHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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