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KH05 OVJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,677 mi
Last recorded122,677 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 OVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,677 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 122,674 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,485 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 108,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal still feels a bit spongy

corrosion in outer sills

Fail 8 Apr 2021 108,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal touched floor twice during test (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion in outer sills

Pass 28 May 2020 104,469 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 104,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,707 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,670 miles

both rear sills corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,987 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,494 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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