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HK05 NEN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,069 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By fixing for anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 89,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front under tray fitted.

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 24 May 2021 85,585 miles

Front Under trays fitted

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front of vehicle (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2021 85,585 miles

Front Under trays fitted

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front of vehicle (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2020 82,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2020 82,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2019 77,631 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f chassi

slight corrosion both rear sills

Pass 8 May 2018 73,896 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

centre rear exhaust silencer pipe join showing signs of corossion

Pass 11 May 2017 71,407 miles

light corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2016 67,937 miles

centre rear exhaust showing signs of corrossion

Fail 19 May 2016 67,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre rear exhaust showing signs of corrossion

n/s steering rack gaiter fowling on under tray

Pass 18 May 2015 64,507 miles

centre /rear exhaust showing signs of heavy corrosion

front engine under tray insecure

front/rear suspension components showing signs of corossion

slight bind to n/s-o/s rear wheels

Fail 18 May 2015 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

centre /rear exhaust showing signs of heavy corrosion

front engine under tray insecure

front/rear suspension components showing signs of corossion

slight bind to n/s-o/s rear wheels

Pass 27 May 2014 62,723 miles

rear silencer bracket corrosion noted

Pass 21 May 2013 58,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 51,009 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,284 miles

Nearside 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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HK05 NEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HK05 NEN, 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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HK05 NEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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