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KC05 OYR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,058 mi
Last recorded38,058 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,534 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/corner of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/corner of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 37,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/corner of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/corner of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,084 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 22,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 20,632 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn low @ 3mm

Pass 27 May 2013 20,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2012 19,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 16,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 16,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 15,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,036 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 OYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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