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K16 OMH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,020 mi
Last recorded58,020 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 OMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,020 miles

corrosion to underneath components / suspension components / chassis / sills / rear arches / bulk head

Pass 8 May 2025 55,892 miles

general corrosion to under neath components / suspension components / chassis / sills / rear arches

Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,199 miles

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components / chassis

Fail 15 Apr 2024 53,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components / chassis

Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension componets

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath components / chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,578 miles

corrosion to underneath components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 46,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underneath components

cracks to n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,753 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis / floor

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,655 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,662 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,455 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,554 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 12,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,607 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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K16 OMH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K16 OMH, 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 K16 OMH registered?

K16 OMH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is K16 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 OMH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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