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HJ55 RZN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,304 mi
Last recorded100,304 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 RZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,898 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

osf brake binding

rear pads close - rear discs poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front reg plate deteriorated

osf brake binding

rear pads close - rear discs poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2014 82,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,969 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,051 miles

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

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

rear brake discs coroded

rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,051 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs coroded

rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,798 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edge.

both rear discs corroded and lipped ok for test.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,402 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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HJ55 RZN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ55 RZN, 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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HJ55 RZN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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