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KA54 XRV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,868 mi
Last recorded42,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 40,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,417 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,980 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 XRV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XRV, 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

How do I check the history of KA54 XRV?

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What year was KA54 XRV registered?

KA54 XRV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is KA54 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA54 XRV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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