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KC05 SXB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,721 miles

corrosion to rear suspension.

slight corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut on inner tyre wall not exposing cords

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

KC05 SXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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