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H5 WEX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,881 mi
Last recorded56,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 WEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,881 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 56,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.21mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,616 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,915 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 46,542 miles

Front Position lamp not working Offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started in nearside and offside rear lower sill panels

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,403 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside rear outer sill panels

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,691 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 40,691 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,741 miles

corrosion started in nearside rear outer sill panel

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,691 miles

corrosion started in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,238 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,890 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 29,629 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 29,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,455 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 22,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,710 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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H5 WEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H5 WEX, 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 H5 WEX registered?

H5 WEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is H5 WEX safe to buy?

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