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KG55 LRY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,225 miles

front inner brake pads are worn

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar links top gaiters are cracking

rear exhaust joint is rusting

wiper blades

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,469 miles

both front tyers are starting to crack on the tread

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,981 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KG55 LRY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KG55 LRY, 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 KG55 LRY registered?

KG55 LRY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is KG55 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG55 LRY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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