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HK54 ZXB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 ZXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,999 miles

rear tyres 15 years old wearing slightly out of shape

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,971 miles

both rear tyres 14 years old

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,786 miles

Exhaust joints, all, some corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust joints, all, some corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light remained on during test.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear sections of exhaust heavy corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,812 miles

EXHAUST, SOME CORROSION JOINTS, REAR.

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,788 miles

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

EXHAUST, SOME CORROSION JOINTS, REAR.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,232 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE ,VERY SLIGHT BINDING.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE ,VERY SLIGHT BINDING.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,388 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 ZXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HK54 ZXB, 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 HK54 ZXB registered?

HK54 ZXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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