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K155 LCW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,879 mi
Last recorded37,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 LCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 37,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pads front/rear half worn

Pass 17 May 2010 33,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,314 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2008 27,625 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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K155 LCW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K155 LCW, 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 K155 LCW registered?

K155 LCW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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