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H923 PRD

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,852 mi
Last recorded164,852 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH923 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 164,852 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,821 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

front pads low

mist of oil on rear shocks

Pass 31 Mar 2016 164,112 miles

all discs corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

Pass 25 Apr 2014 157,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 149,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 148,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 143,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 143,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 139,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 133,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,567 miles

Exhaust touching diff brace

Fail 3 Mar 2008 125,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust touching diff brace

Fail 29 Feb 2008 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2008 125,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2007 113,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system out of alignment, fouling on rear bumper

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system out of alignment, fouling on rear bumper

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 101,099 miles

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

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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H923 PRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H923 PRD, 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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H923 PRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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