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HT05 HRM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 101,567 miles

N/S outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,579 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight corrosion to floor and rear inner sills

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,386 miles

rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,138 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,070 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,268 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Damage to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,082 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,643 miles

advise === exhaust badly corroded where centre section meets rear silencer

Fail 24 Jul 2010 68,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise === exhaust badly corroded where centre section meets rear silencer

advise === rear brake disc`s corroded and pitted

advise ==== front brake disc`s worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 65,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,050 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 HRM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

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

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