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H853 UAW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,702 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 130,571 miles

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

Front Both front wings corroded at bottom slightly

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 130,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 126,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 123,326 miles

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

O/s front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 120,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 119,426 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 118,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 116,922 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 116,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 102,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,588 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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H853 UAW 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 95.5%.

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 H853 UAW, 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 H853 UAW registered?

H853 UAW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for H853 UAW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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