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K724 SWP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK724 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 147,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 138,710 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 130,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front box section to floor distorted

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted to outer face

Pass 30 Jun 2011 130,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front box section to floor distorted

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted to outer face

Fail 5 Jun 2010 114,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 114,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,073 miles

Both rear brake discs are rusty and slightly scored

Fail 3 Jun 2009 102,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear brake discs are rusty and slightly scored

Rear fog light is taped under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,797 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on the side wall and outer tread

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

offside front tyre cracking on the side walls and tread

Fail 5 Jun 2008 88,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking on the side wall and outer tread

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

offside front tyre cracking on the side walls and tread

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,624 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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K724 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K724 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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What year was K724 SWP registered?

K724 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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