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H469 PVW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,460 mi
Last recorded152,460 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,597 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 146,589 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 134,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,743 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2013 128,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads look low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f position bulb dim

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear pads at 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,429 miles

front and rear discs poor condition corroded and pitted

n/s/f bumper stabiliser bar securing bolt snapped

rear screen opaque

screen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2011 125,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear discs poor condition corroded and pitted

n/s/f bumper stabiliser bar securing bolt snapped

rear screen opaque

screen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2010 116,553 miles

condensation in o/s indicator unit

discs edges corroded

wipers smear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,198 miles

slight front brake judder

slight fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 1 Jul 2009 100,198 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

slight front brake judder

slight fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,426 miles

coolant leak from pipe to top of rad

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,216 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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H469 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H469 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.

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H469 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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