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H516 EJR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 EJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,182 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 95,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 89,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 82,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 82,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shroud insecure

Pass 1 May 2021 81,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 70,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 70,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,711 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 79,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 65,428 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H516 EJR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 H516 EJR, 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 H516 EJR registered?

H516 EJR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is H516 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 EJR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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