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KH05 OVO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 OVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 86,028 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,754 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise air bag light on intermittently

advise chassis earth strap broken(rear)

Pass 30 Jul 2022 79,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 78,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,892 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,150 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 70,150 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint of centre and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,196 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,313 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 OVO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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