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DV05 KKB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear slight surface rust rear wheel archces

surface rust under neath components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,734 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs surface rust

under neath components corroded /surface rust

Fail 28 Dec 2023 72,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs surface rust

under neath components corroded /surface rust

Fail 29 Nov 2023 72,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sil patch spot welded not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill filler repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,289 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked into swept view, recommend further inspection/replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc pitted heavily on inner face, recommend further inspection/replace (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked into swept view, recommend further inspection/replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front locking wheel nut incomplete/recommend replace

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc pitted heavily on inner face, recommend further inspection/replace (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,687 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 58,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,976 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,522 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,050 miles

outer cill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,048 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

outer cill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,324 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper rubbers split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,023 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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DV05 KKB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 DV05 KKB, 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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DV05 KKB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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