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HJ51 CON

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,371 mi
Last recorded138,371 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking but no cords

corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,004 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 138,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing bottom corroded but not insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floorcorroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,571 miles

Front o/s and n/s floor pans corroded and holed

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,993 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters in poor condition

General underbody corrosion

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,644 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 130,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,803 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn low on egdes

Fail 16 Sep 2019 123,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,278 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 87,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 583,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,931 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,930 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,129 miles

front tyres wearing low and perishing on 3 mm

Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low and perishing on 3 mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,804 miles

All tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ51 CON is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 CON, 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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HJ51 CON is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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