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K830 UAG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,451 mi
Last recorded119,451 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK830 UAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,451 miles

Oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2016 119,420 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,708 miles

chassis legs damaged under vehicle.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,578 miles

n/s floor sill and chassis scraped and deformed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 110,120 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 109,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 108,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,555 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 103,555 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K830 UAG 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 69.2%.

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 K830 UAG, 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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K830 UAG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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