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K9 WBU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,423 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,450 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,935 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 May 2013 65,935 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,678 miles

Offside wiper slightly torn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,025 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 33,557 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

unrepairable punture in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 33,557 miles

offside front tyre worn low

nearside front tyre worn to limit

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

unrepairable punture in offside rear tyre

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 WBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBU, 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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K9 WBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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