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HT05 FFV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,610 mi
Last recorded40,610 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp insecure in pod.

Offside Front Mirror taped to casing but secure.

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

Suspension component front and rear corroded, Rear Sub frame area corrosion but structurally safe.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp insecure.

Offside Rear Lower Outer Sill corroded but out of area of seatbelt mounting.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis and underbody area corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight inbalance sticky caliper possible cause. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog Light insecure.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 39,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight inbalance sticky caliper possible cause. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog Light insecure.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,699 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 38,699 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,224 miles

corrosion in both rear outer sill panels

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating on joint

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,836 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp loose

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,840 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,512 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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HT05 FFV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT05 FFV, 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 HT05 FFV registered?

HT05 FFV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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