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EK05 XKM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,854 mi
Last recorded39,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 XKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 38,552 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls and edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,912 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 XKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK05 XKM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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