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K696 SWP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,157 mi
Last recorded131,157 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK696 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre. slightly perished outer tread area.

Offside Front Tyre. slightly perished outer tread area.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre. slightly perished outer tread area.

Offside Front Tyre. slightly perished outer tread area.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,210 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 Feb 2012 124,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 121,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 118,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,015 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 107,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 107,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 104,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,860 miles

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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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K696 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K696 SWP, 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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K696 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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