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HD55 KME

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,546 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 50,534 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody and all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 50,523 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills and floor

Pass 9 May 2023 50,121 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 50,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,395 miles

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip to o/s upper section of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,398 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Small stone chip above A zone !

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,357 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 7 Nov 2014 41,696 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,564 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2011 34,363 miles

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

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 Nov 2010 32,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,624 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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HD55 KME is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HD55 KME, 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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HD55 KME is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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