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HK05 RYO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 RYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 59,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related ?

Note ; Suspension components generally corroded front & rear

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings restricting views

Offside Front Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related ?

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,884 miles

Brakes Performance ; Imbalance Front & Rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note ; Suspension Components Generally Corroded

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 May 2024 57,651 miles

Front Brake Discs have surface corrosion on inner friction surfaces

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section , multiple skins (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Both rear wheels have slightly restricted rotation

Fail 30 May 2024 57,651 miles

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

Front Brake Discs have surface corrosion on inner friction surfaces

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section , multiple skins (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Both rear wheels have slightly restricted rotation

Pass 2 May 2023 56,780 miles

Corrosion ; Areas at front chassis sections

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Note ; Both rear wheels have restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre, chunks out of sidewall (no cords exposed)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brakes slight binding

front brake disc's inner faces pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre, chunks out of sidewall (no cords exposed)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brakes slight binding

front brake disc's inner faces pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 43,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,920 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,554 miles

perishing in treads of all four tyres

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 RYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK05 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

HK05 RYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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