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KB54 XSL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,316 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,862 miles

Excessive travel on hand brake

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,403 miles

HandBrake Travel

Pass 26 May 2016 65,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,787 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front number plate laminates getting separated

rear subframe getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,985 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 XSL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

Is KB54 XSL safe to buy?

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