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K339 EMO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK339 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 86,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,357 miles

Exhaust slight noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 77,926 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 May 2013 77,922 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,403 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,437 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,437 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 71,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 69,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,438 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,349 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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K339 EMO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K339 EMO, 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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K339 EMO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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