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EY55 KLE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 KLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 53,064 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas, both rear inner and outer sills.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 53,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas, both rear inner and outer sills.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 49,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,907 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,005 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has light corrosion and also where sill and wheel arch meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,221 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,863 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating just passable at time of test

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating just passable at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,486 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,324 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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EY55 KLE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EY55 KLE, 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 EY55 KLE registered?

EY55 KLE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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