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HK05 SXY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,151 mi
Last recorded117,151 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 SXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 117,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 110,776 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT + INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT + INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 110,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERELY PERISHED 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT + INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT + INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD + BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 103,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill corroded towards rear

Offside Sill corroded towards rear

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill corroded towards rear

Offside Sill corroded towards rear

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,318 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of advanced rust

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,922 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 92,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. strongly advise replacement, offside very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

third stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 77,204 miles

Surface corrosion in inner rear sills

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,817 miles

Surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner sills, floors and boot floor.

Suspension Components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,334 miles

sunvisor screw missing..rust to sills

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,521 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 SXY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

HK05 SXY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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