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K975 HAO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,725 mi
Last recorded183,725 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK975 HAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 183,725 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2022 183,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s wiper slightly smearing

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 178,012 miles

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2021 177,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2020 173,025 miles

dip beams slightly out of focus

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2020 173,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

dip beams slightly out of focus

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 163,079 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Aug 2018 163,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,865 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 156,847 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,993 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 139,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

steering raqk damp but cannot see a leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 134,599 miles

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

Oil leak

powersteering oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 134,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

powersteering oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,731 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 123,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 112,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 108,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 108,941 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

all tyres slighty perished

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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K975 HAO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K975 HAO, 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 K975 HAO registered?

K975 HAO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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