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KF05 RAX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,098 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,327 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,634 miles

Rear middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 41,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,590 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 34,000 miles

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,780 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,601 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,701 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 RAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KF05 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

KF05 RAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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