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HK05 NGJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear -front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,448 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,238 miles

front number plate cracked but legible

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,238 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads getting low

front number plate cracked but legible

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2013 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,832 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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HK05 NGJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HK05 NGJ, 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 HK05 NGJ registered?

HK05 NGJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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