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KA05 UJO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 UJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2023 110,609 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022
Fail 26 Sep 2021
Fail 21 Aug 2021 109,944 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,339 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on edge and badly agecracked

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage on screen

slight differance in colour on dipped headlamps

Fail 6 Oct 2012 81,193 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on edge and badly agecracked

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s/r sill almost corroded through

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage on screen

slight differance in colour on dipped headlamps

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,005 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,004 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,111 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KA05 UJO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KA05 UJO, 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 KA05 UJO registered?

KA05 UJO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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