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KA54 HVU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 HVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,683 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear inner wheel arches rust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,414 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,670 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,667 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,399 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,375 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,739 miles

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 HVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KA54 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA54 HVU registered?

KA54 HVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KA54 HVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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