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KA05 VVH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,940 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall and not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall and not deep enough to reach the cords

offside front tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall and not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall and not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,256 miles

all four tyres are slightly deteriorating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,339 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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 VVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

KA05 VVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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