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HG03 ART

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,770 mi
Last recorded94,770 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 ART
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,770 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 94,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 89,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 84,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,642 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 81,641 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,447 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 75,443 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,297 miles

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

Parking brake lever has limitted reseve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,145 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,439 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,136 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,644 miles

nsf tyre weaering on edges

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG03 ART is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG03 ART, 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 HG03 ART registered?

HG03 ART is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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