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HW05 JOU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 79,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights [0] for normal load. ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,481 miles

corrosion to sills/subframes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,709 miles

corrosion to suspension components/mounts,subframes,sills,slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,157 miles

front pads low!

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,930 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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HW05 JOU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HW05 JOU, 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 HW05 JOU registered?

HW05 JOU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HW05 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 JOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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