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HD55 KBU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 100,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder from middle of windscreen between dashboard / mirror

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,031 miles

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON MINIMUM! (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON MINIMUM! (3.5.1g)

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

stone chip damage on windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,070 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,335 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 17,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,396 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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HD55 KBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 HD55 KBU, 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 HD55 KBU registered?

HD55 KBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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