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KC05 MFE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,205 mi
Last recorded120,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 MFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 99,054 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body slight corrosion nearside & offside rear arch

Fail 27 Apr 2022 98,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,675 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 96,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 91,001 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 87,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,027 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 82,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces corroded over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,466 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 73,682 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 69,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface rust on underside of body

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface rust on underside of body

low brake reading on n/s

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 55,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs are starting to corrode

vehicle floorpan has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,240 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall cords not showing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,508 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 MFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KC05 MFE, 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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KC05 MFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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