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KA05 VUR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,860 mi
Last recorded123,860 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,860 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel arches corroded

rust on chassi

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills holed (both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel arches corroded

rust on chassi

Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,519 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 118,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,979 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S wiper smears

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,007 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KA05 VUR, 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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KA05 VUR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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