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KC05 OYL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 107,793 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors to sills rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake provides low effort.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,342 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,255 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,091 miles

Front both outer sills corroded and weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple suspension and steering components rusty

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both outer sills corroded and weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple suspension and steering components rusty

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,111 miles

both floor to sills rusty

both front and rear suspension arms rusty

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,813 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlamp damaged inside (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,051 miles

both front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,588 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres are deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is deflated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,018 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r sill ends corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,617 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,613 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,287 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,781 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 6 May 2008 14,910 miles

splitting and perishing on treads of all four tyres

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 OYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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