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K446 AHG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK446 AHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,360 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 116,360 miles

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

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged evidence possibly fouling wheel previously. but not evident during lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged evidence possibly fouling wheel previously. but not evident during lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 110,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged evidence of fouling but not evident during lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of rubbing on front brake flexies ( not currently rubbing on full lock )

Fail 18 Aug 2023 102,447 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of rubbing on front brake flexies ( not currently rubbing on full lock )

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,114 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,047 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 146,404 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 145,403 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 145,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 145,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 140,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 140,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 137,893 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 137,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 136,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 133,292 miles

hands brake cable needs adjustment

Pass 9 Apr 2008 131,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 131,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 129,091 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 126,838 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

catalytic converter earth strep snapped

slight blow exhaust cat to mid section

Pass 18 Apr 2006 126,838 miles

catalytic converter earth strep snapped

slight blow exhaust cat to mid section

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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K446 AHG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K446 AHG, 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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K446 AHG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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