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K803 SWP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,884 mi
Last recorded147,884 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 147,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 147,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 146,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 146,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 144,932 miles

Both rear hub upper bushes deteriorated

Slight kink n/s/f brake hose

Fail 17 May 2023 144,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear hub upper bushes deteriorated

Slight kink n/s/f brake hose

Pass 23 May 2022 144,606 miles

Exact match not found in database, non cat test carried out

Slight kink in the n/s/f brake hose

Pass 4 May 2021 144,386 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 144,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 144,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 141,859 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2019 141,850 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe brake hose fouling wheel and suspension on lock to lock check. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 139,608 miles

o/s/f brake hose close to tyre on full lock

Pass 4 Aug 2016 135,059 miles

o/s front brake pipe close to wheel on lock

Fail 7 Jul 2016 134,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 132,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 10 May 2013 123,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 123,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 123,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,475 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 121,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,044 miles

both front shock dust covers split

n/s/f top ball joint rubber split o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 27 Jul 2009 116,044 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front shock dust covers split

n/s/f top ball joint rubber split o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 23 Feb 2008 110,458 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 110,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,038 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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K803 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K803 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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K803 SWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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