MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front brake discs corroded
both rear brakes binding
corrosion to floor and box sections
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall no cords showing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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KB05 OSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OSX, 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 OSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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