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K8 HTY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,912 mi
Last recorded58,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 HTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,912 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre part worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre part worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,250 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,749 miles

Advise n/s/f inner tyre wall is cut.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,749 miles

Advise n/s/f inner tyre wall is cut.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,013 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2012 45,013 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,523 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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K8 HTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K8 HTY, 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 K8 HTY registered?

K8 HTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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