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K780 TBX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 TBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,653 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,592 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 88,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,536 miles

All four tyres deteriated but satisfactory at time of test.

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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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K780 TBX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K780 TBX, 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 K780 TBX registered?

K780 TBX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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