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KB05 KZN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,639 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,598 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2022 77,593 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers not working on high speed setting.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers not working on high speed setting.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers not working on high speed

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers not working on high speed

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,659 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,278 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,251 miles

O/S rear hub top mounting rubber fitted incorectly.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,585 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,459 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 KZN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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