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H361 PVW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,954 mi
Last recorded166,954 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH361 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 166,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 166,008 miles

both front upper ball joint dust covers starting to split

offside number plate lampnot working

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2019 165,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2017 160,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 159,401 miles

handbrake on nsr slow to come up to efficiency but overall pass.pos requires attention

Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,672 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 157,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 156,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 156,371 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 154,544 miles

both front top suspention arms ball joints dust covers split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 151,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 144,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 126,043 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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H361 PVW 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 92.9%.

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 H361 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H361 PVW registered?

H361 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is H361 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H361 PVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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