CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD05 LRU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 71,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,925 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,896 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valve stems are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,894 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,840 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,477 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,212 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2014 46,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,794 miles

b oth rear tyres worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,534 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HD05 LRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD05 LRU?

You can check the full history of HD05 LRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD05 LRU registered?

HD05 LRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is HD05 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 LRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD05 LRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HD05 LRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.