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DV05 KKH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,665 mi
Last recorded47,665 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,621 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 40,608 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,905 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,588 miles

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

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 20 May 2019 33,469 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,712 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,688 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,562 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,125 miles

n/s front tyre small cut

wipers small splits

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,364 miles

all tyres in poor condition.

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 KKH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DV05 KKH, 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 DV05 KKH registered?

DV05 KKH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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