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KH05 ZXE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 ZXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,367 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding

Both rear sill ends corroding

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Corrosion starting outer sill.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight surface corrosion on various suspension components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2017 67,633 miles

Slight exhaust leak from centre to rear joint

Pass 5 May 2016 56,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 48,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 48,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre is cracked

nearside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 19 May 2012 34,295 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 34,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 32,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 30,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,639 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

off side front tyre worn close to wear indicators,

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 ZXE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

KH05 ZXE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 ZXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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