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HIL 5999

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5999
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,375 miles

HAS UNDERBODY CORROSION

all suspension front and rear has corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underbody floor to sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension has corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all over underbody corrosion

all suspension corroded front and rear

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,519 miles

under body corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 91,504 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,569 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,444 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,444 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,908 miles

NSR inner sidewall

OSF inner sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,604 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,806 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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HIL 5999 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 HIL 5999, 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 HIL 5999 registered?

HIL 5999 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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