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FH05 KFE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,927 mi
Last recorded69,927 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 KFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,927 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,330 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 66,320 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,632 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,647 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,946 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,449 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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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FH05 KFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH05 KFE, 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 FH05 KFE registered?

FH05 KFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FH05 KFE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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