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HS05 PLZ

2005 Mazda E Series

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,735 mi
Last recorded186,735 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda E Series112,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 PLZ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 186,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,350 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 20 Mar 2025 185,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FRONT BOTH SIDES & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 29 Feb 2024 183,264 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 183,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 180,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 177,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake advise travel high

Fail 24 Feb 2022 177,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake advise travel high

Pass 24 Feb 2021 166,430 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 166,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,168 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AT3 MM AND OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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HS05 PLZ is a 2005 Mazda E Series in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 112,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS05 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS05 PLZ registered?

HS05 PLZ is a 2005 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HS05 PLZ safe to buy?

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