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K283 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 156,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 154,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 153,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 151,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,352 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 149,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,036 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 145,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,796 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,389 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 142,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 139,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 127,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 123,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 119,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 115,166 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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K283 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K283 JHL, 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 K283 JHL registered?

K283 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is K283 JHL safe to buy?

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