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HT05 HPY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,255 mi
Last recorded75,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,255 miles

ns rear outer sill rusty

os front tyre worn on inner edge

os sun visor loose

rear exhaust box baffles loose

windscreen chipped zone B

ns front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns front tyre worn on both edges

ns rear outer sill rusty

os front tyre worn on inner edge

os sun visor loose

rear exhaust box baffles loose

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet pull broken

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,542 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nsf fog light broken

p,a,s pipes corroded

rear brake discs starting to pitt and corrode

Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system corroded

nsf fog light broken

p,a,s pipes corroded

rear brake discs starting to pitt and 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 HPY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

HT05 HPY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HT05 HPY safe to buy?

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