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EK05 XKL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 XKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,736 miles

corrosion forming to exhaust system

corrosion forming to nearside rear metal brake pipe

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,103 miles

corrosion forming to nearside rear outer sill

front pads getting low rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,290 miles

advise nearside front tyre on 3/4mm and wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,964 miles

advise corrosion forming on exhaust.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,858 miles

advise all tyres 3/4mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,444 miles

advise all tyres on 3/4mm

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,555 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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EK05 XKL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK05 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 XKL registered?

EK05 XKL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 XKL safe to buy?

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