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HV05 WFR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,509 mi
Last recorded71,509 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 71,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,234 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 71,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,563 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,557 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,768 miles

nearside rear tyre has small split in sidewall

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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HV05 WFR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV05 WFR, 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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HV05 WFR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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