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HG05 TVZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,323 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 86,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,914 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front advise slight binding

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 83,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,125 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front and rear exhaust joints deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2020 75,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front and rear exhaust joints deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,452 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,452 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside wiper split

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 69,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside wiper split

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,548 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,268 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 57,086 miles

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,236 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 30,274 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 TVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

HG05 TVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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