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FD05 KWB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 KWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,142 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,045 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,067 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf inner arches/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,897 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,902 miles

corrosion underside vehicle

exhaust system corroded

rear inner and outer sills corroded/sills ends expanded but not structural

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,589 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion underside vehicle

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,404 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges plus small cuts

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edges plus small cuts

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,257 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 58,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 May 2008 23,501 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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FD05 KWB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD05 KWB, 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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FD05 KWB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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