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K981 LUA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,170 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills slightly corroded N/S & O/S

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lights illuminate when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills slightly corroded N/S & O/S

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,906 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,521 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

corosion on rear discs

rear anti roll bar bushes have been packed out

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,241 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,432 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,966 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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K981 LUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K981 LUA, 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 K981 LUA registered?

K981 LUA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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