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HX54 VSL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,989 mi
Last recorded36,989 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,989 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 36,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 34,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,298 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,482 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,253 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,325 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,082 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 13,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre was flat

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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HX54 VSL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 HX54 VSL, 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 HX54 VSL registered?

HX54 VSL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for HX54 VSL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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