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FH54 HWZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,853 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,543 miles

under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,543 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,559 miles

Some corrosion to underside of O/S front chassis leg

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,092 miles

Exhaust corroded

Inside edges of front discs corroded

N/S & O/S front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion to N/S & O/S front chassis legs

Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Inside edges of front discs corroded

N/S & O/S front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion to N/S & O/S front chassis legs

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 40,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,577 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,124 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 28,124 miles

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

Slight perishing on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,811 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,584 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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FH54 HWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH54 HWZ, 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 FH54 HWZ registered?

FH54 HWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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