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K968 YEL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,099 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

centre stop light inop

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 118,697 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,841 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,787 miles

Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating

General light corrosion to subframes and components

Light corrosion to brake hose ferules

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

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

Steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,764 miles

All shock absorber gaitors deteriorating

Both front wheels distorted and some runout

Front antiroll bar link bushes splitting

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,735 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear number plate bulbs dim

Pass 15 May 2008 106,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2007 104,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 98,790 miles

nearside front tyre low and worn on edge

Fail 4 May 2006 98,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre low and worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2005 92,547 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 92,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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K968 YEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K968 YEL, 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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K968 YEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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