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HY05 MLX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,283 mi
Last recorded28,283 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 28,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,882 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 24,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 22,230 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 19,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 16,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 11,344 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,061 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,680 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 4,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 3,876 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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HY05 MLX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 HY05 MLX, 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 HY05 MLX registered?

HY05 MLX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 MLX 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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