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K4 DOJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,577 mi
Last recorded164,577 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 164,577 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 163,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 162,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 161,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 158,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 155,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 154,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 154,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 154,131 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 152,357 miles

Advise on n/s rear sill

Pass 28 Mar 2012 151,363 miles

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GEETING LOW/ CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR OUTTER SILL.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 148,421 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded///all brake discs corroded///

Fail 2 Apr 2011 112,551 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded///all brake discs corroded///

Pass 10 Jun 2010 141,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC'S STARTING TO SCORE

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

SMALL AREAS OF CORROSION ON ALL COIL SPRINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH.COMPONETS

Fail 10 Jun 2010 141,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC'S STARTING TO SCORE

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

SMALL AREAS OF CORROSION ON ALL COIL SPRINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,900 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 121,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 121,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 113,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 102,564 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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K4 DOJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K4 DOJ, 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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K4 DOJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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