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HD05 ENX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ENX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive most likely rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear majority of suspension components are corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front side mirror cracked, but operational

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 106,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 104,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,375 miles

Front fogs not working

Offside Rear outer sill rusty not holed at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 93,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front fogs not working

Offside Rear outer sill rusty not holed at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,333 miles

General underbody corrosion

N/S/F Tyre Perished

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 76,369 miles

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

offside outer sill rusting at rear end

Fail 28 May 2012 73,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,798 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,963 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 62,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,014 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 21 Jun 2008 47,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,098 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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HD05 ENX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD05 ENX, 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 HD05 ENX registered?

HD05 ENX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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