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K442 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK442 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,772 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 95,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,111 miles

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at the rear

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 91,353 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,500 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 90,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,833 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 87,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 86,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 86,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 85,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,937 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,713 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 78,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 74,426 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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K442 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K442 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K442 JHL registered?

K442 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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