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KH05 EKA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 EKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,129 miles

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

vehicle has slight underside corrosion including sill and suspension arms

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,206 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 33,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KH05 EKA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KH05 EKA, 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 KH05 EKA registered?

KH05 EKA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 EKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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