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H631 LNA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 117,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,025 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,258 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,683 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,243 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 98,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 97,785 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside outer sill starting to deterioate

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 May 2010 96,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 86,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,474 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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H631 LNA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H631 LNA, 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 H631 LNA registered?

H631 LNA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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