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KD54 BXL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 BXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 90,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 90,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,252 miles

nearside rear Brake binding slightly

nearside rear outer Sill Panel corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,252 miles

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

nearside rear Brake binding slightly

nearside rear outer Sill Panel corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill starting to rust

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 31,212 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,147 miles

front and rear discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,576 miles

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

Offside 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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KD54 BXL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc 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 KD54 BXL, 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 KD54 BXL registered?

KD54 BXL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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