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KB54 UJU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 UJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,118 miles

heavy corrossion to both front chassis members and both sills at rear

Fail 24 Aug 2019 83,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Front inner wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance

Outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,257 miles

front number plate surround damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,398 miles

Engine management light is on

Front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,659 miles

rust on sills and vhassis

Fail 6 Aug 2016 75,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rust on sills and vhassis

Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills corroded and thin on rears

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,589 miles

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

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

rust on n/s/f chassis

rust on o/s outer sill

rust on o/s/f chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,445 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pads getting low and discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,155 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres have slightly stepped tread and are getting close to the wear indicators

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,143 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped in the inner faces

front brake pads are app. 80% worn

rear brake discs are corroded

rear tyres have slightly stepped tread and are getting close to the wear indicators

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,958 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,519 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 UJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KB54 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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