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HX05 XKB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,086 mi
Last recorded41,086 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 41,086 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to the underbody

Slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underside components rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,477 miles

General underside components rusty

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,277 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,195 miles

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Small engine oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged All rubber tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,920 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Minor oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,643 miles

NONE

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,948 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 36,948 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,701 miles

rear brakes release unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2011 28,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,546 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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HX05 XKB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX05 XKB, 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 HX05 XKB registered?

HX05 XKB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 XKB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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