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H844 VHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,838 mi
Last recorded142,838 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH844 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 142,324 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 142,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 142,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 140,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 140,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 125,030 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 121,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 105,860 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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H844 VHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H844 VHL, 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 H844 VHL registered?

H844 VHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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