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HG55 TUJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 80,434 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 75,529 miles

Nearside Front seat belt very slow to retract

underside of vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front seat belt very slow to retract

underside of vehicle fully undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,907 miles

advised by customer protective oil sprayed on all 4 coilovers

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,978 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,026 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 TUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG55 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 TUJ registered?

HG55 TUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for HG55 TUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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