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KB05 XHM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,890 mi
Last recorded39,890 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 39,470 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 38,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side bolt removed to reveal grub screw adjuster (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,559 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 37,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,972 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,340 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,734 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

KB05 XHM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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