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KB54 OLP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,823 mi
Last recorded57,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 OLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 57,823 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o\s and n\s inner and outer sill drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,327 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 41,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 20,810 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 15,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,891 miles

ALL tyres exhibit cracking between treads

Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 15,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear discs corroded and pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,812 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2016 15,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,968 miles

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

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 14,423 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 14,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,263 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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KB54 OLP 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 82.6%.

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 KB54 OLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB54 OLP registered?

KB54 OLP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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