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HJ05 WYP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,399 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 117,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,548 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and all associated suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all associated suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 116,548 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and all associated suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all associated suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,319 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion throughout

Fail 26 Apr 2021 114,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 108,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,066 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,462 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 91,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,422 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,816 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,816 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long handbrake travel

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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HJ05 WYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HJ05 WYP, 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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HJ05 WYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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