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KH05 ZWX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,899 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2024 71,899 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,251 miles

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,559 miles

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,389 miles

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,386 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,828 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs harness (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 56,791 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both front split pins missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

more lift in o/s/r top mount than n/s

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,500 miles

rear tyres wearng low

Fail 8 Jun 2013 28,416 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres wearng low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,124 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 16,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,876 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 ZWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

KH05 ZWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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