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KC05 MFU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,187 mi
Last recorded82,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 MFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,187 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 82,175 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 73,456 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,701 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2015 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper blade start to split.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,321 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,405 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 MFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

KC05 MFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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