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KB05 PBV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,431 mi
Last recorded38,431 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 38,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 37,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,577 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 32,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 29,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 28,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 28,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,576 miles

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

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

all tryes cracking in tread

Fail 8 Jun 2013 21,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all tryes cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,265 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread both front discs heavy corrosion pads not making full contact with discs

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,236 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,583 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PBV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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