2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K601 EMO
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2005. Recorded mileage 222,941 km. MOT valid until 31/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 222,941 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1597cc
K601 EMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 222,941 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K601 EMO Odometer History
- 18/07/2024199,806 km
- 24/07/2024199,866 km+60 km
- 25/07/2025211,550 km+11,684 km
- 07/07/2026222,550 km+11,000 km
- 16/07/2026222,941 km+391 km
Average of roughly 11,604 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K601 EMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (K601 EMO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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