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H974 GWD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 GWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,696 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint to lower arm recommend lock nut or spring washer

hog lamp warning lamp not fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,810 miles

n/s/f upper ball joint boot split

o/s/f upper ball joint boot split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,810 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f upper ball joint boot split

o/s/f upper ball joint boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 223,206 miles

front number plate mounting facing slightly downwards

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs outer surfaces slightly corroded but not affecting performance

Fail 23 Jun 2010 223,206 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 193,200 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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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.

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