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HD05 THF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 THF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component return pipe ?? (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

sills coroded/welded. rear suspension lower arms coroded,NSR tyre inflation ??

Fail 13 Jan 2021 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component return pipe ?? (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

sills coroded/welded. rear suspension lower arms coroded,NSR tyre inflation ??

Fail 31 Oct 2020 123,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure seat belt fixing fitted to seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 115,932 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills/rear wheel arches/suspension slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 115,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills/rear wheel arches/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around chassis and suspension

Fail 25 May 2018 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,486 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on undersides

Pass 4 May 2016 102,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,722 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,721 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 26 Sep 2012 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,193 miles

near side and off side rear tyres on legal limet

Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,191 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 THF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 THF, 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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HD05 THF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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