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KB05 ZYT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,165 mi
Last recorded105,165 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,165 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 105,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 103,804 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 103,779 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,879 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,750 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,915 miles

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

light corroshing inner face rear disc

Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,915 miles

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

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

light corroshing inner face rear disc

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,098 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

some distortion on n/s rear road wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,372 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,304 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,304 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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,471 miles

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

stone chip in zone a

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,653 miles

engine under tray fitted/ rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine under tray fitted/ rear tyres getting low

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 ZYT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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