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HG05 NNM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,500 mi
Last recorded39,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 39,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 39,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front fog lights deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 38,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 36,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 33,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 33,137 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and end of sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 31,899 miles

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

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

Slight Corrosion Starting To The Rear Of The O/S Outer Sill Panel.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front On Inboard Sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,279 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Have Corrosion To The Inner Sides.

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

Fail 4 May 2016 30,279 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Have Corrosion To The Inner Sides.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front. (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,456 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,457 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Have Corrosion On Inboard Sides.

N/S/F Tyre Starting To Crack And Perrish On Outer Side Wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted quite bad

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 9 May 2011 23,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted quite bad

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 22,564 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,285 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,833 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 NNM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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