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K3 HAD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,211 mi
Last recorded78,211 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 HAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,211 miles

General corrosion on under body and suspension components

Some suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 69,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front stone chip to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,063 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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K3 HAD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K3 HAD, 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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What year was K3 HAD registered?

K3 HAD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is K3 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 HAD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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