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HG55 TGY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,564 miles

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

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,448 miles

Rear underside corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 84,397 miles

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,957 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 77,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 75,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,225 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,423 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,507 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 47,762 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,649 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,392 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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HG55 TGY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG55 TGY, 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 HG55 TGY registered?

HG55 TGY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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