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KA05 VUB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,371 mi
Last recorded136,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 136,371 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

Fail 30 Jun 2022 136,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,899 miles

Central Rear lamp (poss stop lamp)not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear outer body sills shown signs of repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 128,899 miles

Central Rear lamp (poss stop lamp)not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear outer body sills shown signs of repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,306 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls split but deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,336 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,509 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing in tread pattern

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

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)

Offside rear tyre has a small cut in the outer tyre wall marked in yellow

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,066 miles

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)

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 VUB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KA05 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

KA05 VUB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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