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K457 CBA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,606 mi
Last recorded201,606 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 201,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 189,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 172,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 166,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 153,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 148,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,264 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 138,254 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 116,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 116,687 miles

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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 106,023 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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K457 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 K457 CBA, 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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K457 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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