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KB05 KZF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,191 mi
Last recorded63,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and heavily perished/split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and heavily perished/split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,212 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans; particularly heavy to offside outer sill.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,212 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans; particularly heavy to offside outer sill.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and perished 195/50 x 15 82 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split 195/50 x 15 82 v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,501 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer egde

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,434 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 KZF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZF, 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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KB05 KZF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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