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H501 PVW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 113,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,750 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,477 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 24 May 2012 99,185 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 97,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,969 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 91,690 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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H501 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H501 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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What year was H501 PVW registered?

H501 PVW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is H501 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 PVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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