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HT05 HRA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,072 mi
Last recorded116,072 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 116,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sills corroded

Nearside Outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sills corroded

Offside Outer sills corroded

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,478 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,961 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 91,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs pitted (inner)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs pitted (inner)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,724 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 HRA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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