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H452 PEF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH452 PEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 145,523 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Fail 26 May 2026 145,520 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 16 May 2025 142,324 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 142,318 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 138,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 138,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

brake fluid level becoming low

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 6 Jun 2023 133,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

brake fluid level becoming low

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 9 Aug 2021 132,770 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2021 132,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 129,668 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Battery secured with cable ties

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp secured with cable ties

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 129,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,077 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,956 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 125,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 117,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s outer door sill area slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight corrosion to n/s outer door sill area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,036 miles

slight corrosion to n/s outer door sill area

Fail 31 May 2012 105,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fog lamp fitting broken but lamp secure

Pass 31 May 2012 105,575 miles

fog lamp fitting broken but lamp secure

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,980 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 96,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 192,510 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 91,674 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H452 PEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 H452 PEF, 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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H452 PEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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