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H141 VKU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,962 mi
Last recorded124,962 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH141 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 124,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 124,416 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 14 Apr 2021 124,208 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 124,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,780 miles

all tyres splitting/perished

chip in windscreen

rear inner/outer sills corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2019 123,759 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

all tyres splitting/perished

chip in windscreen

rear inner/outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,289 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,278 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 121,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 121,649 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 121,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 120,057 miles

Front brake pads about 70% worn.

N/S/R Outer brake pad has a chunk missing but not effecting brake performance.

Slight corrosion too rear brake discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 118,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,687 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 10,266 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,548 miles

dampness around brake master-cylinder

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 85,721 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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H141 VKU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H141 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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H141 VKU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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