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H16 HGJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,828 mi
Last recorded89,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,416 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,318 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,247 miles

All tyres cracked/aged

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 6 Jun 2012 60,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,204 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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H16 HGJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H16 HGJ, 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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H16 HGJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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