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H204 KMJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,749 mi
Last recorded143,749 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 KMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 143,749 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 142,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,747 miles

o/s rear reg inop

Fail 15 Jan 2024 137,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

o/s rear reg inop

Pass 1 Nov 2020 136,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,593 miles

General surface rust across steering & suspension parts and chassis

Fail 17 Oct 2019 135,593 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General surface rust across steering & suspension parts and chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 132,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,914 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 122,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,386 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 111,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 111,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 111,153 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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H204 KMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H204 KMJ, 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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H204 KMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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