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KC05 XAX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,065 mi
Last recorded90,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,065 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,058 miles

195/50/15/82v bridgestone

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to the limit and perishing (advise replacement)

wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,058 miles

195/50/15/82v bridgestone

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

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to the limit and perishing (advise replacement)

wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,347 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 68,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,849 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 XAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

KC05 XAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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