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HN55 LCL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 137,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 13 Apr 2022 133,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind in rear wheels

Fail 11 Apr 2022 133,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

slight bind in rear wheels

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf inner brake pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,027 miles

Rear discs getting corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,553 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 38,792 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,534 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 LCL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN55 LCL, 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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HN55 LCL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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