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K287 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,329 mi
Last recorded84,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside chassis damage

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 176,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear n/s and o/s undersills hard corrosion

Pass 13 May 2017 153,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 137,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 17 Aug 2013 130,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 115,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 108,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 103,134 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006

Both chassis legs damaged offside leg torn outside prescribed area

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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K287 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K287 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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K287 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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