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K397 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,522 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 193,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 185,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 181,526 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 181,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,725 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,638 miles

Centre exhaust has a slight blow of exhaust gases

Front registration plate damaged

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 138,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 132,258 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 127,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 120,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,844 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 118,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 116,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K397 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K397 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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K397 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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