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HN05 VZV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3.mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,435 miles

Front sill showing signs off corrosion both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,834 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 94,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,564 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,387 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel slight tight when turning (maybe wheel bearing)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,909 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 61,909 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 52,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 52,787 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,174 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2008 16,168 miles

Handbrake reserve travel high

N/S rear tyre cut on sidwall,not deep enough to see cord

Fail 3 May 2008 16,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Handbrake reserve travel high

N/S rear tyre cut on sidwall,not deep enough to see cord

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 VZV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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