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HG05 KRU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,596 mi
Last recorded57,596 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 57,596 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 57,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear floors corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 56,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear floors corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,302 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear floors corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,285 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear floors corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,581 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,372 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 KRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

HG05 KRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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