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K375 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,671 mi
Last recorded181,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK375 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 181,671 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 181,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 179,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 179,517 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 178,162 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray preventing inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2017 178,162 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

under tray preventing inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2016 174,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 174,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 156,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 145,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 143,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 143,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 141,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 141,852 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 139,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2009 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 133,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 128,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 112,930 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,190 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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K375 JHL 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 61.9%.

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 K375 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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K375 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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