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K513 CBA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 156,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,590 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 154,073 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise both innter sills are slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise front to rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2018 154,073 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise both innter sills are slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise front to rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 148,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,033 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,872 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 127,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 109,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,263 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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K513 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K513 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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K513 CBA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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