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K40 RGB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,789 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 44,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,952 miles

offside and nearside headlamp patterns weak

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,315 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension drop links boots cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2021 42,493 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension drop links boots cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 38,044 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 38,044 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 34,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,502 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish and have small cuts in tread area

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 26,523 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Both rear tyres slighty perished and have cuts in tread area.

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 23,797 miles

Small chips in windscreen. Undertrays obscuring view of some underside components.

Pass 11 May 2013 21,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 18,703 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 15,932 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on walls and treads

Pass 10 May 2010 13,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 11,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,384 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K40 RGB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K40 RGB, 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 K40 RGB registered?

K40 RGB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is K40 RGB safe to buy?

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