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KG54 FCA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 121,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis, floor pan and sills

passenger front door mirror outer casing missing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded at rear

nsr tyre cracking between the treads

osf brake binding

Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded at rear

nsr tyre cracking between the treads

osf brake binding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed both are corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill pannel (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension system is corroded

rear suspension system is corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed both are corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill pannel (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension system is corroded

rear suspension system is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,083 miles

front pads wearing low ,discs corodded.

rear pads worn close to limit,discs corodded.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,083 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing low ,discs corodded.

rear pads worn close to limit,discs corodded.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,374 miles

rear tyres wearing low

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,073 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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KG54 FCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KG54 FCA, 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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KG54 FCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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