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DS05 KUR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wear 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wear 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 74,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,128 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,128 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,033 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,134 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 KUR 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

DS05 KUR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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