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HV55 WUC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,615 miles

Offside Rear puncture in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,479 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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HV55 WUC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WUC, 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 HV55 WUC registered?

HV55 WUC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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