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KB54 XLZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,199 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits on both inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Really bad causing excessive fluctuation on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Wipers NOT tested (No washers)

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting on both sidewalls (Cords visible through splits)

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,232 miles

Central 'brake' light not working

Exhaust centre to rear silencer joining flange corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,504 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav + Stickers (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is ageing and worn on inner edge and has some deep cuts

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,702 miles

Center stop lamp inop

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Center stop lamp inop

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,290 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,223 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,073 miles

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,232 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 24,229 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,523 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode

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 XLZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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