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H657 LNA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 155,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 155,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 155,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 154,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 154,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 152,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 151,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 149,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 146,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 144,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 142,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 139,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 135,690 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 135,690 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 132,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 132,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 127,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 120,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 112,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 101,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,641 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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H657 LNA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 H657 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 H657 LNA registered?

H657 LNA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is H657 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H657 LNA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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