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KC55 ZYE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,597 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,929 miles

ALL TYRES SIGNS OF PERISHING

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,928 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL 4 (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES SIGNS OF PERISHING

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 13,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 10,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,857 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 ZYE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

KC55 ZYE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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