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H143 DKH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,148 mi
Last recorded189,148 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 DKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 189,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp around brake master cylinder

damp around steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2023 189,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp around brake master cylinder

damp around steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 156,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 124,013 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 124,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 120,506 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2010 120,506 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 113,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 113,682 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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H143 DKH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H143 DKH, 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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H143 DKH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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