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KC55 YJY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 YJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 93,672 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 93,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,157 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,919 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 80,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner inner sil corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,897 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Very slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,857 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 YJY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 KC55 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

KC55 YJY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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