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KC54 HKF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,899 mi
Last recorded61,899 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 HKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,289 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/ZR17 83W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

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

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,044 miles

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch panel

slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,810 miles

slight pitting /corrosion to inner faces of all brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,289 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,329 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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KC54 HKF 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 KC54 HKF, 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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KC54 HKF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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