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H356 PVW

2005 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

108,871 mi
Last recorded108,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX578,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH356 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 103,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,334 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle on components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,377 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,416 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,798 miles

near side rear tyre near limit

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,653 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H356 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 78,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H356 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H356 PVW registered?

H356 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is H356 PVW safe to buy?

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