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K669 TLB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,502 mi
Last recorded216,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 TLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 216,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 212,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 209,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 207,358 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 200,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 200,961 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 194,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 193,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 189,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 186,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 186,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 180,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 175,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 172,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 166,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 166,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 162,164 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 162,151 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 156,158 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 151,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 144,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 140,823 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 140,823 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 136,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 130,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 130,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost cracked+perished,not to chords yet.

oil leak.

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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K669 TLB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K669 TLB, 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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What year was K669 TLB registered?

K669 TLB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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