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KB05 KZM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,355 mi
Last recorded123,355 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 123,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Before and after anti roll bar mounting area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Two bolts missing between engine and gearbox

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers not working on fast gear

Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 122,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 122,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,260 miles

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))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,074 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Rear both rear sills corroded

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2018 117,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both front tyres perished

Rear both rear sills corroded

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2017 112,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill / arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 106,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 93,066 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,508 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 66,508 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 43,329 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2009 32,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 32,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,867 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 KZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 KZM, 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 KZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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