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HK54 YMH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,810 mi
Last recorded95,810 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,810 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Both rear sills corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,770 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arch corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 74,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 58,961 miles

outer sills corroding

rear inner sill ends corroding

slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Fail 11 May 2016 58,961 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroding/pitting

outer sills corroding

rear inner sill ends corroding

slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,190 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,859 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,859 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,404 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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HK54 YMH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK54 YMH, 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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HK54 YMH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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