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KH05 OVD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,249 mi
Last recorded86,249 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 86,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 86,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 85,008 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,026 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,026 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,098 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 78,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,345 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 64,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,138 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,046 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,046 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,457 miles

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

all 4 brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,239 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,248 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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KH05 OVD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KH05 OVD, 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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KH05 OVD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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