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KA54 HVR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 HVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components fitted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components fitted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,072 miles

Corrosion on most steering and suspension components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on most steering and suspension components

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,034 miles

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

Engine management light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some light corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension arms

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both Rear Outer Sills Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Front Arches Corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,942 miles

Nearside Front & Offside front inner wing surface corrosion

Offside Front Outer Sill bubbling

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,222 miles

Offside front and nearside front inner wings surface corrosion

Offside rear outer sill bubbling

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,081 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,080 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,975 miles

accident damage to nearside front wing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,099 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,607 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,605 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,769 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,221 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,221 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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KA54 HVR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KA54 HVR, 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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KA54 HVR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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