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KC55 XJZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 127,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,229 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,460 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,209 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,958 miles

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

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

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 XJZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KC55 XJZ, 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 XJZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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