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KB54 OLU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Section of floorpan corroded slightly

Offside Rear Section of inner sill excessively corroded but not found to be within any obvious prescribed area

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 67,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position light damaged (cluster cracked)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Off rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Runflat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position light damaged (cluster cracked)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Off rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,797 miles

surface corrosion on under vehicle componants

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 14 Feb 2018 61,797 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded through (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

surface corrosion on under vehicle componants

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,212 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 7 Mar 2017 60,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,113 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,045 miles

Offside rear bumper scratched

Offside rear lamp unit damaged but lights still visable from a reasonable distance & all showing correct colours at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion on chassis legs beneath vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,672 miles

brake fluid low no leaks detected

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,868 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 24 Feb 2010 44,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,442 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)

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 OLU 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 KB54 OLU, 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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KB54 OLU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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