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HD54 OGL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,424 mi
Last recorded79,424 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 OGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre/wheel bearing not fully tested due to excessive brake bind

Offside Rear body damaged

Offside Rear rear of inner sill corroded and holed

Rear offside/nearside inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,302 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 73,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,852 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

Nearside Rear Handbrake Very Low Reading May Need Adjustment Or Repair

Slight corrosion in lower rear sills

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,852 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake Very Low Reading May Need Adjustment Or Repair

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

Slight corrosion in lower rear sills

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear handbrake low reading may need adjustment or repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Slight corrosion in lower rear sills

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 38,789 miles

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

Offside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 29,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,152 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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HD54 OGL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HD54 OGL, 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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HD54 OGL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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