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KC55 OTA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 93,208 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 90,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 88,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

catalyst heat shield corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

catalyst heat shield corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 82,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,949 miles

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

all discs slightly scored

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,322 miles

Nail in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,544 miles

front tyres perishing and nearside wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,879 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,478 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 OTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OTA, 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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KC55 OTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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