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KC55 OLR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,796 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,782 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits during live reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,665 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 90,724 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,040 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,040 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,245 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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KC55 OLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC55 OLR, 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 KC55 OLR registered?

KC55 OLR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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