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KC05 JVK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 JVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills undersills floors chassis rails end of sills inner flitches subframes suspension arms and shockers corroded

offside headlamp beam pattern requires attention soon

Fail 11 Nov 2025 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sills undersills floors chassis rails end of sills inner flitches subframes suspension arms and shockers corroded

offside headlamp beam pattern requires attention soon

Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 88,007 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 82,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,587 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,012 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,397 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,201 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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KC05 JVK 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 85.7%.

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 KC05 JVK, 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 KC05 JVK registered?

KC05 JVK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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