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DS05 KUD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Pass 7 May 2021 72,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( outer sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( sill and inner wing ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( outer sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 72,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( outer sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 68,763 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,328 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,328 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)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,032 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,032 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,248 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,661 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have slight cracking in tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,393 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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DS05 KUD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS05 KUD, 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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DS05 KUD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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