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HS55 FHB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,012 miles

Rear exhaust blow slight leak from flange

Rear wheel arch front pockets starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield hanging down

slight signs of oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,746 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield hanging down, offside rear tyre on wearbands and heavily worn on edges. nearside rear shock slight mist of oil.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 55,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 52,211 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,380 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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)

all 4 tyres have cracks on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,213 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 11,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 3,921 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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HS55 FHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HS55 FHB, 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 HS55 FHB registered?

HS55 FHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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