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HJ05 YTZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,136 mi
Last recorded34,136 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,136 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Fail 14 Apr 2026 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 33,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 32,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 31,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BADLY PERISHED HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 30,826 miles

Offside Front slight brake drag

Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,533 miles

High handbrake lever travel.

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,106 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rubber boots on both front drop links starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,820 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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HJ05 YTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 HJ05 YTZ, 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 HJ05 YTZ registered?

HJ05 YTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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