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KB05 KZJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,558 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,761 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,510 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,140 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/s/r & O/s/f slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively missing thread + squealing. yellow chalk. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Either side of radiator (look from underneath up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 both sides outer seals corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underbody heavily undersealed

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,142 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,065 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,065 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KZJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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