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HY05 MLV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,815 mi
Last recorded38,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,297 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 33,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 31,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 29,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,714 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 23,483 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2014 22,316 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2013 19,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls and tread perished

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread perished

Pass 16 May 2013 19,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls and tread perished

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread perished

Pass 28 May 2012 14,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 13,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

figures on dash

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,221 miles

figures on dash

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,851 miles

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,294 miles

perishing and cracking in tread of nearside front tyre

slight perishing on both rear tyres

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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HY05 MLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HY05 MLV, 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 HY05 MLV registered?

HY05 MLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is HY05 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 MLV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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