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KB54 XLR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,183 mi
Last recorded51,183 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,183 miles

engine cover fitted

light corrosion on n/s/r outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,727 miles

Front wipers slightly streaky

Offside Front Anti-roll bar droplink has one plastic retainer missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar droplink has two plastic retainers missing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,828 miles

Front Wipers Streaky

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,130 miles

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 3 May 2013 33,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,243 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 XLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLR, 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 KB54 XLR registered?

KB54 XLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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