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K828 OYJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,310 mi
Last recorded203,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 OYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 203,310 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 198,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 198,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 194,722 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2018 194,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2017 192,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 192,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 190,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 188,127 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 188,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 183,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 179,768 miles

Slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 21 May 2011 173,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 166,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 159,328 miles

advise general oil leak on engine

Fail 26 May 2009 159,328 miles

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

advise general oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jul 2008 155,761 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 155,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 153,895 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 153,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2006 149,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 149,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K828 OYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K828 OYJ, 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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K828 OYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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