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KF05 MYO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,923 mi
Last recorded80,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 MYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,923 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 72,875 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Catalytic Converter missing - Stolen (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 70,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 69,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,542 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,993 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,439 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,439 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,363 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 May 2009 27,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,146 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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KF05 MYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KF05 MYO, 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 KF05 MYO registered?

KF05 MYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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