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K9 NLL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,608 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel to park brake

Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

travel to park brake

Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 62,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 61,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,237 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking

both rear tyres tread cracking/worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,436 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs and pads worn thin

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,088 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks starting in tread pattern

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,280 miles

both ft tyres cracking inbetween treads

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small splits in the tread and sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,550 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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K9 NLL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K9 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

K9 NLL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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