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H136 VKU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,687 mi
Last recorded153,687 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,687 miles

N/S/F wing slightly insecure at bottom

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 153,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

N/S/F wing slightly insecure at bottom

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 148,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r parking brake not locking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 141,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 135,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 131,680 miles

rear tyres getting closew to limit frony tyres scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,351 miles

All 4 tyres wearing thin on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 121,103 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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H136 VKU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H136 VKU, 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 H136 VKU registered?

H136 VKU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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