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K336 CBA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,592 mi
Last recorded195,592 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK336 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 195,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 195,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 195,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 184,450 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lots of heavy surface corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Fail 23 May 2014 145,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lots of heavy surface corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Pass 31 May 2013 139,293 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 31 May 2013 139,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 25 May 2012 132,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 125,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 119,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 112,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 105,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 105,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 98,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,480 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,480 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K336 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K336 CBA, 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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K336 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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