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K9 MXX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 144,649 miles

Front slight play in d bushes

rear outer sill and rear floor to sills thin and rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,562 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,463 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,730 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 112,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,064 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 91,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,733 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,420 miles

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

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,886 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,528 miles

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

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

deep cut in o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

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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K9 MXX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K9 MXX, 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 K9 MXX registered?

K9 MXX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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