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HT05 BMO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,918 mi
Last recorded128,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 BMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 128,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,722 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,626 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge & is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on edges, perishing and has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre is worn on outside edge & perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,626 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge & is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on edges, perishing and has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on outside edge & perishing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,308 miles

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

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

General light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,308 miles

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

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

General light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn to 2mm and cuts in sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,794 miles

front tyres wearing edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn to 2mm and cuts in sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in passenger rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in passenger rear tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2011 62,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chips in windscreen

cut in passenger rear tyre sidewall

passenger sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,663 miles

chips in windscreen

cut in passenger rear tyre sidewall

passenger sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,818 miles

chips in windscreen

cuts in passenger rear tyre sidewall

front and rear brake pads worn

passenger sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,818 miles

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

chips in windscreen

cuts in passenger rear tyre sidewall

front and rear brake pads worn

passenger sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,542 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

chips in windscreen

front brake pads 75% worn

passenger front fog light damaged

passenger sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,542 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

chips in windscreen

front brake pads 75% worn

passenger front fog light damaged

passenger sill starting to corrode

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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HT05 BMO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HT05 BMO, 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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HT05 BMO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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