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KC05 OYN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 120,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,064 miles

all wheels protruding wheel arch

service brake binding n/s/r

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 113,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Both sills are corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

underbody is corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,936 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,156 miles

parts of exhaust system rusted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,932 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,653 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 7 May 2013 72,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 29,872 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2008 21,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 21,336 miles

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

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

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 OYN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYN, 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 OYN registered?

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

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