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HJ55 VGG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,637 mi
Last recorded19,637 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 19,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 18,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all suspension generally corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 16,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all suspension generally corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 11,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,356 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 9,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,194 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 VGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HJ55 VGG, 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 HJ55 VGG registered?

HJ55 VGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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