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KC05 SXH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,657 miles

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2022 41,502 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2022 141,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 135,787 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,902 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 103,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,112 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,347 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,677 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 90,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,441 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,764 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,764 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,983 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,840 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 SXH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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