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KC05 OYP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,146 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 110,124 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 103,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes fitted to car have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing to outer sidewall which is opening under load (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked in tread (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread and wearing uneven/start to misshape ? (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread area (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer bolt on wings starting to get supple at lower fixings by sills

both outer sills at rear starting to get supple also both rear wheel arches showing signs of bubbled up corrosion below paint

car underbody complete also all suspension components fitted to car front and rear including all suspension arms and subframes been heavily undersealed

rear body both sides of car by rear roof drains has slight corrosion

Fail 25 May 2021 103,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link has popped off balljoint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes fitted to car have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips all over screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing to outer sidewall which is opening under load (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked in tread (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread and wearing uneven/start to misshape ? (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread area (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer bolt on wings starting to get supple at lower fixings by sills

both outer sills at rear starting to get supple also both rear wheel arches showing signs of bubbled up corrosion below paint

car underbody complete also all suspension components fitted to car front and rear including all suspension arms and subframes been heavily undersealed

rear body both sides of car by rear roof drains has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 100,774 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,303 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,842 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear shock closer to drive shaft

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under side of vehicle is corroded not execessive

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,842 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear shock closer to drive shaft

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under side of vehicle is corroded not execessive

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,855 miles

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

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,419 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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