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DS05 KUH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,127 mi
Last recorded156,127 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 156,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 138,832 miles

Rear sills corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2024 138,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,821 miles

Sills corroded iner and outer

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,854 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 128,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,032 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 106,106 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,054 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 82,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,763 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,538 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)

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 KUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KUH, 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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What year was DS05 KUH registered?

DS05 KUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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