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K99 CML

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 CML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 73,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 73,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,870 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,765 miles

Nearside Front and offside front suspension arms light corrosion

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension arms light corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,568 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,283 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,282 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,545 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs heavly worn, scored and corroded on inner edge

o/s/f wiper split

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,425 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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K99 CML is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K99 CML, 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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K99 CML is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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