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H646 HTA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 151,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 151,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres are different sizes to rears

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 142,665 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 134,964 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 127,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 122,051 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 122,050 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 115,645 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 115,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 111,900 miles

accident damage repair to o.s.f.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 109,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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H646 HTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H646 HTA, 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 H646 HTA registered?

H646 HTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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