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HV55 WTY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,765 mi
Last recorded10,765 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets blocked but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2024 8,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 8,575 miles

corrosion to under body components

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 27 May 2016 8,572 miles

bind to nearside rear wheel when rotated

bind to offside rear wheel when rotated

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 8,570 miles

all 4 tyre valves deteriating

slight binding tovo/s/r wheel when rotated

surface corosion to all brake discs

surface corosion to suspension components

Pass 8 May 2014 8,567 miles

corosion to steering and suspension components

rear number plate deteriating

surface corosion to brake discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 8 May 2014 8,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion to steering and suspension components

rear number plate deteriating

surface corosion to brake discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,564 miles

general underbody corosion to suspension components

rear number plate deteriating

some corosion to all brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,561 miles

Some surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 21 Oct 2011 8,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Some surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,556 miles

surface corosion to front and rear discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 13 Oct 2009 8,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corosion to brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,550 miles

corosion to brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,414 miles

Brake discs surface corrosion. Rear anti roll bar links rusting.

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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HV55 WTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV55 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 WTY registered?

HV55 WTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is HV55 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 WTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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