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HG05 KRO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,151 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 54,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,863 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,771 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Front wiper rubber split

Fail 17 Aug 2017 43,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Front wiper rubber split

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,940 miles

brake padal rubber worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep cut in nearside outer sidewall

nearside and offside front tyres, tread pattern cracked

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 KRO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 KRO registered?

HG05 KRO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is HG05 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 KRO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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