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KB05 FFW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,720 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,225 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,212 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,713 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,946 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 67,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,672 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,817 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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KB05 FFW 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 73.7%.

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 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 KB05 FFW, 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 KB05 FFW registered?

KB05 FFW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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