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HF55 DVH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 87,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 83,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,063 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,761 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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HF55 DVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 HF55 DVH, 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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What year was HF55 DVH registered?

HF55 DVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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