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HN05 UPW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,665 mi
Last recorded146,665 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 146,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door corroded slight at bottom inside edge

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when rotated

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

Fail 9 May 2019 146,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door corroded slight at bottom inside edge

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when rotated

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,085 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 107,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,436 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,238 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,237 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,056 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,054 miles

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

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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HN05 UPW 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 HN05 UPW, 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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HN05 UPW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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