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HG05 ANR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ANR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 97,305 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,791 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,787 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded offside close to excess

Fail 10 Jan 2020 88,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded offside close to excess

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake rubbing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Screen damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,015 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Screen damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,143 miles

exhaust system started to corrode

front pads sticking in carriers

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system started to corrode

front pads sticking in carriers

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,458 miles

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn corroded on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HG05 ANR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG05 ANR, 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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HG05 ANR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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