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K367 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

265,968 mi
Last recorded265,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK367 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 265,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 253,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all springs covered with protective bags

Pass 10 Jan 2024 240,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 228,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 217,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 203,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 181,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 164,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 163,980 miles

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

horn switch poorly secured and located

power steering rack has been disconnected the steering is heavy in comparison to a like vehicle however this may be due to the small steering wheel that is fitted, however I suggest that a manual rack is fitted.

rear service brake effort poor and out of balance, attention recommended

running fault evident

Pass 24 Mar 2016 160,698 miles

THE THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE A DEAD SPOT AT ABOUT 2300 REVS

Fail 24 Mar 2016 160,698 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned BOTH INNER PIVOT BOLTS ARE LOOSE (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Track rod end loose THE LOCK NUT IS NOT TIGHT ALSO THE CASTLEATED NUT IS LOOSE AND NO SPLIT PIN IS FITTED (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE A DEAD SPOT AT ABOUT 2300 REVS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,156 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2014 159,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 156,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 156,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 156,274 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight oil leak on rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 152,662 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 152,641 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 147,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 135,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2010 135,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2009 123,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 115,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 115,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 106,027 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 93,184 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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K367 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K367 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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K367 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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