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HN55 AYL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,053 mi
Last recorded56,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 52,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 49,047 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 48,747 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,299 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,561 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,216 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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HN55 AYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN55 AYL, 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 HN55 AYL registered?

HN55 AYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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