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KC05 OYK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,830 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 90,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 87,652 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides @ upper chassis rails] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

n/s/f chassis rail heavily corroded near anti roll bar d bush

o/s/f chassis rail heavily corroded near anti roll bar d bush

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,524 miles

n/s/f chassis rail heavily corroded near anti roll bar d bush

o/s/f chassis rail heavily corroded near anti roll bar d bush

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,368 miles

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

rear sills corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,131 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,029 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 68,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,929 miles

o/s/r sill n/s/f chassis corrosion evident

rear discs are corroded

surface corrosion suspension

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s f brake has slight drag

o/s/r sill n/s/f chassis corrosion evident

rear discs are corroded

surface corrosion suspension

the nearside rear brake caliper is defective

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,157 miles

both front tyres have low tread at edges 3.5 mm where testable

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,760 miles

corrosion front discs........

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,389 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 24,329 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 OYK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

KC05 OYK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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