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H577 EGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 178,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working is now fog (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside generally rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2024 178,984 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center rear fog light modified for fog light

general under car corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2024 178,980 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion under car

general oil leaks under car

Pass 29 Aug 2023 178,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 177,839 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 177,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 177,274 miles

dampness around o/s/r brake calliper

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2020 177,274 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

dampness around o/s/r brake calliper

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 176,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

dampness around o/s/r brake calliper

Pass 29 Aug 2018 176,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 176,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 174,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 173,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 173,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 172,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 172,942 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 171,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 168,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 161,191 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 161,191 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres unevenly worn on inner edges nearside front close to exposing cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 151,296 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 151,037 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 133,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 119,967 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

all shock absorber bellows deteriorated

both offside tyres tread is starting to crack

Fail 18 Apr 2007 111,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 105,401 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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H577 EGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H577 EGU, 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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H577 EGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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