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CH05 KEN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH05 KEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,471 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,402 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 111,397 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 110,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,845 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,134 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and has slight leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust in poor condition and has slight leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,630 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,630 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,230 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing low

clutch pedal rubber wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing low

clutch pedal rubber wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,955 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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CH05 KEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CH05 KEN, 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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CH05 KEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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