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K329 SAF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK329 SAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,867 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,223 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2022 77,223 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,456 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

clutch needs bleeding

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

clutch needs bleeding

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced reduced both chassis rails under middle of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

stretched tyres fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,020 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced reduced both chassis rails under middle of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

stretched tyres fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,744 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails under middle of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

stretched tyres fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,739 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working switch not usable (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light shown (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails under middle of car (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

stretched tyres fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,270 miles

Central both chassis rails damaged

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Central both chassis rails damaged

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear small brake judder from rear brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear small brake judder from rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,326 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,271 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,225 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,753 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 56,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 47,304 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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K329 SAF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K329 SAF, 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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K329 SAF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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