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HG54 VKP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 VKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,588 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 50,860 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,314 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 38,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a large cut in inner sidewall (195/50/15v)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,932 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/f o/s/f tyres started to perrish in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,749 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 17,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,352 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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HG54 VKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG54 VKP, 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 HG54 VKP registered?

HG54 VKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is HG54 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 VKP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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