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KC05 XBU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,984 mi
Last recorded44,984 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 XBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,984 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all component parts has light corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2024 44,323 miles

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

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

light surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,738 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,707 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 42,707 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 42,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,338 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 28 Sep 2018 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,402 miles

under the body corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,954 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 XBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

KC05 XBU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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