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HG05 FXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,253 mi
Last recorded47,253 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Perished / cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Note ; All Tyres were under inflated

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position Lamp , LED occasional flickering

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes Performance ; Initially imbalanced , Offside lower ? Retested

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,929 miles

Front Brakes Performance ; Imbalance 22 %

Front Suspension & Steering Ball Joint Dust Seals Perished will start to split

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,868 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished /Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished /Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,724 miles

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,358 miles

Note ; Various covers under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,250 miles

Brakes ; Brake disc & Pads appear to have overheated , Offside rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 23 %

Note ; Ball joint seals perished , Front upper & lower ball joints , Offside track rod end & Anti roll bar links

Note ; Offside rear wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,800 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 31 May 2017 43,823 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 23 % at lock out

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,297 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,467 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,208 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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HG05 FXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc 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 HG05 FXS, 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 HG05 FXS registered?

HG05 FXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is HG05 FXS safe to buy?

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