MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower ball joint to lower arm recommend lock nut or spring washer
hog lamp warning lamp not fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower ball joint to lower arm recommend lock nut or spring washer
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
hog lamp warning lamp not fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
engine cooling fam motor very noisey / seizing ?
front no plate fitted to nearside front and pointing slightly down
n/s/f upper ball joint boot split
o/s/f upper ball joint boot split
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f upper ball joint boot split
o/s/f upper ball joint boot split
front number plate mounting facing slightly downwards
offside rear and nearside rear brake discs outer surfaces slightly corroded but not affecting performance
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate mounting facing slightly downwards
offside rear and nearside rear brake discs outer surfaces slightly corroded but not affecting performance
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H974 GWD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H974 GWD, 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 H974 GWD registered?
H974 GWD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is H974 GWD safe to buy?
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