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K472 JHL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,777 mi
Last recorded144,777 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK472 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 143,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 142,153 miles

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately Power Steering system been removed. Steering Rack modified but stability of vehicle not compromised (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately Power Steering been fully removed, Rack modified, no steering play or adverse affect to steering control (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 139,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 139,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,023 miles

high level stop light inoperative

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,710 miles

center stop lamp disconnected at time of test

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,086 miles

rear damping bouncy

slight knocking from both front steering rack ends

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,785 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 130,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,160 miles

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

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

battery loose

Fail 20 Sep 2014 119,092 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery loose

Pass 10 Sep 2013 155,422 miles

front wipers smeary

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all tyres badly perished

front wipers smeary

nearside front sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,351 miles

all tyres side walls cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 115,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all tyres side walls cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2008 115,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 114,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 113,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 113,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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K472 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K472 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.

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K472 JHL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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