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KB05 PBZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,842 mi
Last recorded56,842 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 56,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,174 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,711 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,711 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,217 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,697 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 32,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,180 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,780 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 PBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PBZ, 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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What year was KB05 PBZ registered?

KB05 PBZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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