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HG05 OJU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,854 mi
Last recorded137,854 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,243 miles

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check

Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check

Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint. heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint. heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,727 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,073 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,368 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,900 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,900 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 60,998 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,173 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 OJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

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

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