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H971 CFM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 91,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 89,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,705 miles

excessive pitting at rear brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,687 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,632 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,941 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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H971 CFM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H971 CFM, 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 H971 CFM registered?

H971 CFM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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