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HG05 WNY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 69,080 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,248 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 48,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,681 miles

Oil leak

rattle from rear exhaust silencer

slight leak from o/s/r diff seal

Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rattle from rear exhaust silencer

slight leak from o/s/r diff seal

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,141 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,136 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,945 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 32,943 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,723 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT;NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH BETWEEN TREADS.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,792 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 WNY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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