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H20 TWF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 TWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel in both O/S and N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 93,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 91,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 91,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,744 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded on inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded on inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join for back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 82,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join for back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded (inner and outer) close!!

clutch peddle anti slip missing

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded front and rear

Pass 31 May 2018 75,200 miles

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

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

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

rear wheel arch's corroded (no sharp edges)

Fail 24 May 2018 75,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,491 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 68,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,049 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,423 miles

n,s,r, outter sill starting to corrod

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,837 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)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,015 miles

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

o.s.f. wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,854 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,633 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front brake pads wearing low

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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H20 TWF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H20 TWF, 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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H20 TWF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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