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K829 KHK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,241 miles

headlamp beam image could be improved

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp beam image could be improved

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 95,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,968 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 85,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 80,828 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 80,807 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 76,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 67,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 58,087 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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K829 KHK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K829 KHK, 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 K829 KHK registered?

K829 KHK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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