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HF05 OUO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,381 mi
Last recorded48,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,381 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded at subframe support brace mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,921 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,762 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn low

suspension arms and sub-frames corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 45,762 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads worn low

suspension arms and sub-frames corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,582 miles

floor pans corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,582 miles

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

floor pans corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 43,256 miles

floor pan corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

floor pan corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 42,711 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front tyres perished

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and nearside rear brakes rubbing slighly

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear joint corroded

floor pans corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

offside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,314 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,267 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front and rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust corroded.

front brake pads wearing low.

suspension arms and sub-frames corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded.

front brake pads wearing low.

suspension arms and sub-frames corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,940 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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HF05 OUO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HF05 OUO, 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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HF05 OUO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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