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KC05 XBF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 108,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion and previous repairs to rear sills

Fail 2 Jul 2021 104,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion and previous repairs to rear sills

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area (chassis rail) slight corrosion

Nearside front to rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing corroded (not prescribed areas

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Jul 2020 101,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area (chassis rail) slight corrosion

Nearside front to rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing corroded (not prescribed areas

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake discs shows evidence of possible heat damage

Nearside Rear brake pad slight deteriorated ( heat damage )

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch / chassis area

slight corrosion at rear inner wheel arch areas

Fail 1 Jul 2019 97,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake discs shows evidence of possible heat damage

Nearside Rear brake pad slight deteriorated ( heat damage )

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch / chassis area

slight corrosion at rear inner wheel arch areas

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,515 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 82,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow lambda to high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust to middle pipe bolts broken and exhaust blowing from the flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail as marked (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs done refill washer bottle kd (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,277 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,245 miles

all front and rear suspension and braking components surface corrosion

both outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all front and rear suspension and braking components surface corrosion

both outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,456 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,449 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 XBF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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