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CW05 KTF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 KTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Waxoiled underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 62,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,281 miles

Areas underside of vehicle have been repaired and sealed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 56,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wheels noisy when spun

Nearside Front Inner corrosion N/S front inner sill, outside of 30cm prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brakes have slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle under sealed

coolant level below min

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wheels noisy when spun

Nearside Front Inner corrosion N/S front inner sill, outside of 30cm prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brakes have slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle under sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level below min

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front is perished and below 1.6 on outside edge but within the centre 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all suspension components and sub frames shocks and springs

heavily undersealed on most areas

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2017 51,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front is perished and below 1.6 on outside edge but within the centre 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all suspension components and sub frames shocks and springs

heavily undersealed on most areas

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,924 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front chassis has light corrosion

o/s/f tyre heavily perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,924 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front chassis has light corrosion

o/s/f tyre heavily perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 May 2015 47,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake discs has light corosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres a wearing on outer edges and has light perishing

o/s rear wheel has a slight bind

under side of vechicle has been undersealed

Fail 1 May 2015 47,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs has light corosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres a wearing on outer edges and has light perishing

o/s rear wheel has a slight bind

under side of vechicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,300 miles

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

corrosion on floor

corrosion on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on front & rear chassis rails

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on inner & outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,236 miles

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

corrosion developing on underside of body and suspension components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 41,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion developing on underside of body and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,060 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,373 miles

Rear brake dics slightly pitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake dics slightly pitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,001 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion front and rear axle/suspension

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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CW05 KTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW05 KTF, 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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CW05 KTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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