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KB05 PCF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 PCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,189 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,232 miles

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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 103,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,190 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,281 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 PCF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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