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KB05 PCV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 67,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides **** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 67,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front + Rear / Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 58,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,150 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps starting to tarnish

drivers seat unable to adjust

engine noisy poss belt

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,653 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 50,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,188 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,188 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visors insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,450 miles

Nearside Front binding slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,634 miles

undersheild fitted obscuring the view of components tested

Fail 4 Oct 2014 19,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undersheild fitted obscuring the view of components tested

Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,415 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 PCV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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