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H988 PRD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,853 mi
Last recorded227,853 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 227,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 225,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

outer rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 224,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 224,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 218,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 218,502 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 210,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 210,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 195,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 178,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 160,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 158,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 149,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2013 149,832 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 1 May 2012 140,956 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 130,623 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 130,618 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2010 121,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 114,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 114,644 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 108,028 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 103,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,844 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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H988 PRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H988 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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H988 PRD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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